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42-4057 OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.

Two Power Options — let you power the keyboard from 12-Note Polyphonic Sound — lets you play and hear
internal batteries (not supplied) or standard AC power up to 12 notes at the same time, so you can play or
(with an optional adapter) so you can make music almost create almost any type of music.
anywhere (see “Connecting Power” on Page 2).

100 Tones — let you set your

100 Auto-Rhythms — provide a keyboard to sound like anything 100 Prerecorded Tunes — let you hear a sample
steady beat for many styles of music, from a harpsichord to a honky- of what you and your keyboard can do. You can
from rhumba to rock (see “Percussion tonk piano (see “Using the play the tunes either one at a time or consecutively,
Sounds” on Page 6). Preset Tones” on Page 5). and you can turn off the melody or accompaniment
portion so you can play along with the tunes (see
“Playing the Prerecorded Tunes” on Page 5).

61 Full-Sized Lighting Keys — light as the keyboard plays a tune, to help you see which keys to press and develop your music
skill (see “Using Lesson Mode” on Page 8).

This Owner’s Manual explains how to use this electronic keyboard. It does not teach music.

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If an icon appears at the end of a paragraph, go
to the box on that page with the corresponding
icon for pertinent information.

R— Warning
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° — Hint
± — Note

© 2002 RadioShack Corporation.

All Rights Reserved.
Adaptaplug, RadioShack, and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.

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The
TheFCC

The FCC Wants You to Know ...................... 2 This equipment has been tested and found • Reorient or relocate the receiving
FCC Wants

Connecting Power ....................................... 2 to comply with the limits for a Class B digital antenna.
Installing Batteries .................................... 2
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC • Increase the separation between the
Wants You

Using AC Power ....................................... 2

Rules. These limits are designed to provide equipment and receiver.
Connecting Headphones ............................. 2
Listening Safely ........................................ 2 reasonable protection against harmful
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on
Youto

Connecting an External Amplifier ................ 3 interference in a residential installation. This

a circuit different from that to which the
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
toKnow

Using the Sheet Music Stand ...................... 3

receiver is connected.
Know

A Quick Look at Your Keyboard ................... 4 radio frequency energy and, if not installed
Basic Operation ........................................... 5 and used in accordance with the • Consult your local RadioShack store or
Auto Power Off/Power On Alert ................ 5 instructions, may cause harmful interference an experienced radio/TV technician for
Playing the Prerecorded Tunes ................... 5 to radio communications. help.
Selecting/Playing Back a Specific Tune ... 5
Consecutively Playing Back All the Tunes 5 However, there is no guarantee that If you cannot eliminate the interference, the
Using the Preset Tones ................................ 5 interference will not occur in a particular FCC requires that you stop using your
Selecting/Playing a Preset Tone ............... 5 installation. If this equipment does cause keyboard.
Layered Tones .......................................... 5
harmful interference to radio or television
Keyboard Split Tones ................................ 5 You must use shielded interface cables with
reception, which can be determined by
Percussion Sounds ................................... 6 this equipment.
Using the Preset Auto-Rhythms .................. 6 turning the equipment off and on, try to
Selecting/Playing an Auto-Rhythm ........... 6 correct the interference by one or more of
Using SYNCHRO ..................................... 6 the following measures:
Using FILL-IN ........................................... 6
Using Auto Accompaniment ........................ 6
Concert Chord .......................................... 7
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Standard Fingering ................................... 7
Using Lesson Mode ..................................... 8
You can power your keyboard using internal 75+0)#%219'4
batteries or standard AC power with an
Playing the Left-Hand Part ....................... 8 You can power the keyboard using a 9V,
optional AC adapter.
Changing the Tone of a 800 mA AC adapter and a size M
Prerecorded Tune ..................................... 9 Adaptaplug™ adapter (neither supplied).
Turning Key Lighting Off ........................... 9 +056#..+0)$#66'4+'5 Both are available at your local RadioShack
Special Features .......................................... 9 store or online at www.radioshack.com.
Your keyboard can use 6 AA batteries (not
Changing Keys ......................................... 9 Connecting an AC adapter automatically
Tuning the Keyboard ................................ 9 supplied) for power. For the best per-
formance and longest life, we recommend disconnects any internal batteries. 
Troubleshooting ......................................... 10
Care ........................................................... 10 RadioShack alkaline batteries. 
1. Make sure POWER/MODE is set to OFF.
Service and Repair .................................... 10
Standard Fingering Chord Charts .............. 11 1. Make sure POWER/MODE is set to OFF.
2. Set the AC adapter’s voltage switch to
Rhythm List ................................................ 14 9V.
Specifications ............................................. 15 2. Press the tab on the battery
compartment cover on the bottom of the
3. Insert the Adaptaplug adapter into the
keyboard, then pull up the cover to

R R
adapter’s cord so it reads – TIP.
9#40+0)  remove it.
Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. 4. Connect the AC adapter’s barrel plug to
3. Place the batteries in the compartment
Do not burn or bury them. DC 9V on the back of the keyboard.
as indicated by the polarity symbols (+
and –) marked inside. 5. Plug the AC adapter’s other end into a
%#76+10 4. Replace the cover.
standard AC outlet.

Installing Batteries Always disconnect the AC adapter when you

When the keyboard stops operating
finish using the keyboard.
properly, replace the batteries. 
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• 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 %100'%6+0)*'#&2*10'5
rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of
different capacities. To listen to your keyboard without disturbing • Do not listen at extremely high volume
• If you do not plan to use the keyboard with others, you can connect an optional pair of levels. Extended high-volume listening
batteries for a week or more, remove the stereo headphones with a 1/4-inch (6.35 mm) can lead to permanent hearing loss.
batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that plug. RadioShack sells a wide selection of • Once you set the volume, do not
can destroy electronic parts. headphones. Insert the headphones’ plug increase it. Over time, your ears adapt
Using AC Power into PHONES/OUTPUT on the back of the to the volume level, so a volume level
You must use a Class 2 power keyboard. Connecting headphones that does not cause discomfort might
source that supplies 9V DC and disconnects the keyboard’s built-in still damage your hearing.
! delivers at least 800 mA. Its
center tip must be set to negative and its
speakers.

plug must fit the keyboard's DC 9V jack.

Using an adapter that does not meet these .+56'0+0)5#('.;
specifications could damage the keyboard To protect your hearing, follow these
or the adapter. guidelines when you use headphones.
• Always connect the AC adapter to the • Set the volume to the lowest setting
keyboard before you connect it to AC
before you begin listening. After you
power. When you finish, disconnect the
begin listening, adjust the volume to a
adapter from AC power before you
disconnect it from the keyboard. comfortable level.

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To amplify your keyboard’s sound, you can the back of the keyboard, then connect the
connect it to an optional external amplifier other end of the cable to the amplifier’s input
using an audio cable with a 1/4-inch (6.35 jack(s) (such as AUX IN or TAPE IN).
mm) plug (not supplied). To connect an RadioShack sells a full line of amplifiers,
external amplifier to your keyboard, insert speakers, and cables.
the cable’s plug into PHONES/OUTPUT on

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Connecting an External Amplifier

To easily view sheet music while playing
your keyboard, insert the supplied sheet
music stand into the slot on the top back
panel.

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(Back of Keyboard)

Headphones/Output Jack — lets you connect headphones so

you can play without disturbing others, or an external amplifier so
you can play for a crowd (neither supplied) (see “Connecting
Headphones” on Page 2).

Transpose Function — lets you instantly change the key of the

music, even while you are playing (see “Changing Keys” on
Page 9).
A Quick Look at Your Keyboard

PART SELECT — lets you ONE KEY PLAY — lets you play
select right or left hand a prerecorded song in time with Tune Control — lets you adjust the pitch of your keyboard so
practice in lesson mode the music using the keyboard’s you can play in tune with other instruments (see “Tuning the
(see “Playing the Left- lesson mode (see “Using Keyboard” on Page 9).
Hand Part” on Page 8). Lesson Mode” on Page 8).

Numeric Keypad —makes it easy to enter the number of a

preset tone, rhythm, or prerecorded song.

3-STEP LESSON — lets you select how you want the

keyboard to play a prerecorded tune (see “Using Lesson
Mode” on Page 8).

Tempo Control — lets you speed up or slow down the tempo of

any selected music pattern.

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1. To turn on the keyboard, set POWER/ #761219'41(( Basic Operation
MODE to NORMAL. The POWER/MODE
indicator lights. ± 219'410#.'46 • The keyboard automatically selects the
To save power when operating on batteries, tone GRAND PIANO (No. 00) when you
2. To hear a sample of the keyboard’s the keyboard automatically turns off after turn the power on. To select a different
many sounds, play a prerecorded tune about 6 minutes if you do not press a key. tone, see “Selecting/Playing a Preset
(see “Playing the Prerecorded Tunes”). Tone”.
To turn on the keyboard again, set POWER/
To make your own music, simply begin MODE to OFF then back to NORMAL. • To select an auto-rhythm, see “Percussion
playing the keyboard. Sounds” on Page 6.
To remind you that the keyboard is turned • To play auto accompaniment, see “Using
3. Repeatedly press VOLUME ¼ or ¹ to on, if the keyboard is connected to an AC Auto Accompaniment” on Page 6.
increase or decrease the volume. The adapter, it automatically turns off the sound • The keyboard’s volume ranges from 0 (no
current setting appears. after about 6 minutes if you do not press a sound) to 9 (maximum). Each time you turn
key. The keyboard silently “plays” song 99 on the keyboard, the volume is set to 7.
4. To turn off the keyboard, set POWER/
(“Fur Elise”). The keys play the song to light, • To quickly change the volume setting, hold
MODE to OFF. The POWER/MODE
but you hear no sound. To turn the sound down VOLUME ¼ or ¹.
indicator turns off.
back on, press any button or key. • To quickly return to the default volume
setting of 7, press VOLUME ¼ and ¹ at
To set the keyboard so it does not auto- the same time.
matically turn off or enter power on alert
• The volume level differs depending on the
mode, turn on the keyboard while holding
tone, accompaniment, or song you
down TONE. selected.
Playing the Prerecorded Tunes
2.#;+0)6*'24'4'%14&'&670'5 • To practice or play along with the
prerecorded tunes, see “Using Lesson
You can sit back and listen to the 100 tunes 4. Use VOLUME ¼ or ¹ to adjust the Mode” on Page 8.
that come prerecorded in the keyboard. The overall volume as desired.
• Precede a single-digit number with a 0. For
keyboard’s keys light to indicate the melody example, to select 07 (“I Just Called To Say
notes of the tune as it plays. ± 5. To stop playing the tune, press START/
I Love You”), press 0 7.
STOP again.
• You cannot use the preset auto-rhythms
5'.'%6+0)2.#;+0)$#%-# 6. To stop playing back any tunes, press while a prerecorded tune is playing. To play
a rhythm, press SONG to exit the song
52'%+(+%670' SONG again.
mode first.
1. Press SONG. The SONG indicator lights
and the number of the current tune %105'%76+8'.;2.#;+0) Using the Preset Tones
• The keyboard has 12-note (maximum)
appears. $#%-#..6*'670'5 polyphonic sound. This means that you can

Basic Operation
To play all 100 prerecorded tunes con- play up to 12 different notes at the same
2. Choose a tune from the 100 SONGS
secutively, press DEMO. The keyboard plays time with most of the keyboard’s preset
list and enter its two-digit number on the tones. Some tones are only capable of 6-
keypad. ± the tunes in sequence until you turn off the
note polyphony.
keyboard.
3. Press START/STOP to start playing the • Most tones on this keyboard have been
tune. ± To stop playing back all the tunes, press recorded and processed using a technique
DEMO again. called digital sampling. To ensure a high
level of tonal quality, samples are taken in
the low, mid, and high ranges and are then
75+0)6*'24'5'6610'5 combined to sound amazingly close to the
originals. You might notice very slight
Your keyboard can sound like 100 different .#;'4'&610'5 differences in volume or sound quality for
musical instruments or sound effects. The some tones when you play them at different
The preset tones numbered 80 through 89
TONES list on the keyboard’s top panel positions on the keyboard. This is an
on your keyboard let you automatically play
shows the name and two-digit number for unavoidable result of multiple sampling and
two different layered tones at the same time
each preset tone.± is not a malfunction.
when you press one key. For example,
STRINGS PIANO (No. 80) plays string and • Some sound effect tones, such as
5'.'%6+0)2.#;+0)#24'5'6 piano tones when you press a key. PERCUSSION (No. 99), do not follow the

610' musical scale when played, but change

effect as you play them in different octaves
1. Press TONE. The TONE indicator lights -';$1#4&52.+6610'5 on the keyboard.
and the current tone’s number appears. ± The preset tones numbered 90 through 96 Selecting/Playing a Preset Tone
on your keyboard let you automatically play
2. To play a different tone, choose a • Each time you turn the keyboard on, it
two different musical instruments or sound
preset tone from the 100 TONES list automatically selects the tone GRAND
effects independently on opposite sides of PIANO (No. 00).
and enter its two-digit number on the the keyboard.
keypad. As you press the keys, the • Precede a single-digit number with a 0. For
selected digits appear. ± The instrument listed first in the tone’s name example, to select ELEC PIANO 1 (No. 04),
plays on the left half of the keyboard (below press 0 4.
3. Play the keyboard to hear the selected middle C). The instrument listed next plays • If you enter an incorrect first digit, press
tone and adjust VOLUME ¼ or ¹ to the on the right half of the keyboard (above TONE to clear your entry, then enter the
desired level. middle C). For example, BASS/PIANO (No. correct digit.
90) plays a bass tone on the left half of the
4. To select a different tone, repeat Steps
keyboard and a piano tone on the right.
1 and 2.

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±016'± PERCUSSION (No. 99) lets you play the 35
Percussion Sounds different percussion sounds shown here.
When you select the Fingered or Concert The symbol for each sound appears above
Chord mode, the keys in the lower 11/2 octaves the corresponding key on the keyboard. ±
become the accompaniment keys and do not
produce percussion sounds. See “Using Auto
Accompaniment”.
Selecting/Playing an Auto-Rhythm
• The keyboard automatically selects the
rhythm Club Pop (No. 00) when you turn
the power on.
• Precede a single-digit number with an 0.
For example, to select POP BALLAD (No.
05), press 0 5.
• If you incorrectly enter the first digit of the
rhythm, press RHYTHM to clear the entry
and return to the last selected auto-rhythm.
• You can adjust the tempo to play an auto-
rhythm from 40 to 255 beats per minute.
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• To quickly slow down or speed up the Your keyboard has 100 preset auto-rhythms 6. Play the keyboard along with the auto-
tempo, hold down TEMPO¼ or ¹. that provide a steady beat for your music. rhythm.
• To reset the tempo to its default (original) The name and two-digit number of each
7. To select a different rhythm, repeat
speed, press TEMPO¼ and ¹ at the same preset auto-rhythm is listed on the
time. keyboard’s top panel. Steps 1 and 2.
Using Auto Accompaniment You can play a preset auto-rhythm on the 8. To stop the auto-rhythm, press START/
• You can use the keyboard’s rhythm controls keyboard in any of the following ways: STOP again.
(FILL-IN and SYNCHRO) with both types
of auto accompaniment. • Select and play a rhythm (see
“Selecting/Playing an Auto-Rhythm”).
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• After you press the auto accompaniment
keys, the keyboard plays the same chord This feature lets you synchronize the start of
• Synchronize the start of a rhythm with
until you press other keys to play a different an auto-rhythm with the beginning of your
your music (see “Using SYNCHRO”).
chord or press START/STOP. music.
• Briefly vary the pattern of a rhythm (see
“Using FILL-IN”). After you select and enter an auto-rhythm,
press SYNCHRO/FILL-IN.
5'.'%6+0)2.#;+0)#0 Begin playing the keyboard. The keyboard
#7614*;6*/ automatically begins to play the rhythm
when you press any key within the first 11/2
1. Press RHYTHM. An indicator appears to
octaves of the lower end of the keyboard
the right of RHYTHM and the number of
(the first 18 keys from the left side of the
the current auto-rhythm appears. ±
keyboard).
2. To select a different rhythm, choose an
auto-rhythm from the 100 RHYTHMS 75+0)(+..+0
list and enter its two-digit number on the
This feature lets you insert a short (1- to 2-
keypad. ±
Using the Preset Auto-Rhythms

measure) variation in the beat pattern of a

3. Press START/STOP to start the selected selected auto-rhythm.
auto-rhythm.
Press and release SYNCHRO/FILL-IN while
4. Adjust VOLUME ¼ or ¹ to the desired the auto-rhythm is playing. The keyboard
level. inserts a 1- to 2-measure variation, then the
original rhythm automatically resumes at the
5. To change the auto-rhythm speed, end of the current measure.
press TEMPO ¼ or ¹. The current
tempo setting appears. ±

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The 18 keys on the left side of the keyboard You can set the keyboard to play two
with note labels above them are called different types of auto accompaniment using
accompaniment keys. the accompaniment keys. ±
Accompaniment Melody
• Concert Chord — lets you play chords
Keyboard Keyboard
on the accompaniment keys using
chord formations of one to four notes.
The number of keys you press
determines the type of chord that plays
(see “Concert Chord” on Page 7).

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 • Standard Fingering — lets you play 7. To stop auto accompaniment and the
chords on the accompaniment keys auto-rhythm, press START/STOP. ±016'±
using standard chord formations of
Concert Chord
three or four notes (see “Standard
Fingering”).
56#0&#4&(+0)'4+0) You can press any labeled note(s) to the right
of the lowest note in the chord to produce a
The standard fingering method uses
minor, a dominant seventh, or minor seventh
standard formations of three or four notes,
%10%'46%*14& and lets the experienced musician play a
chord.

The concert chord method lets beginning wider variety of accompaniment chords. ± Standard Fingering
keyboard players easily select and play a • You do not have to press the key marked
chord. This chart shows the 15 chord types you with parentheses on the keyboard in the
can play on your keyboard by using chart to produce a 7, m7, M7, mM7, add9,
The number of accompaniment keys you standard fingering. or madd9 chord.
press determines the type of chord that • Although the chart shows only one possible
plays. This chart shows the chord type that fingering position for each chord, it is
plays when you press one, two, three, or possible to play a chord using several
four accompaniment keys at the same time. different positions. For example, the
following three positions produce the same
C chord.

CDEFGABCDEF
• When you play an aug, 7–5, or dim7 chord,
the lowest note you play determines the
root of the chord. Be sure that your
fingering correctly defines the root you
want.
CDEFGABCDEF
• See “Standard Fingering Chord Charts” on
Page 11 for all the chords you can play on
your keyboard using standard fingering
accompaniment.
CDEFGABCDEF

CDEFGABCDEF

1. Set POWER/MODE to FINGERED.

2. Select and enter an auto-rhythm.

The lowest note you play determines the
3. To start the auto-rhythm before your
key of the chord. For example, if the lowest
auto accompaniment, press START/
note is C, the keyboard plays a C chord. ±
STOP.
1. Set POWER/MODE to CONCERT CHORD.
Or, to synchronize the start of the
2. Enter a two-digit auto-rhythm number. selected auto-rhythm with your
accompaniment, press SYNCHRO/FILL-
3. To start the auto-rhythm before the auto IN.
accompaniment, press START/STOP.
4. Begin the accompaniment at the
Or, to synchronize the start of the desired interval by pressing at least
selected auto-rhythm with your three accompaniment keys to play the
accompaniment, press SYNCHRO/FILL- desired chord.
IN.
To play a melody along with the
4. Begin the accompaniment at the accompaniment, press any key(s) to
desired interval by pressing the desired the right of the accompaniment keys.
accompaniment key(s).
5. Adjust TEMPO ¼ or ¹ and VOLUME ¼
Using Auto Accompaniment

To play a melody along with the or ¹to the desired level.

accompaniment, press any key(s) to
the right of the accompaniment keys. 6. To change chords without interrupting
the rhythm, simply press the auto
5. Adjust TEMPO ¼ or ¹ and VOLUME ¼ accompaniment keys required to form
or ¹to the desired level. the new chord.

6. To change chords without interrupting 7. To stop auto accompaniment and the

the rhythm, simply press the auto auto-rhythm, press START/STOP.
accompaniment key(s) required to form
the new chord.

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The keyboard’s lesson mode helps you you play (or do not play). Try not to
Using Lesson Mode
Using Lesson Mode

follow along with any of the prerecorded delay the accompaniment – you can still
• When using a two-hand tune, the note tunes, even if you have no experience slow down the tempo using TEMPO ¹ if
lengths are not indicated in easy play and playing a keyboard. The keyboard lets you the normal speed is still too fast for you.
slow play modes (Step 1 and Step 2). The
play along with one finger at first, then use Press TEMPO ¼ and ¹ at the same
key light goes out as soon as you press the
normal fingering at a slow tempo, then finally time to return the tempo to its initial
correct key and the next note’s key flashes.
normal fingering at full speed. ± preset setting.
• You might not be able to see the keyboard
keys light under direct sunlight or in other The prerecorded tune numbers 00 through 4. To stop the session, press START/STOP.
brightly lit areas. 84 contain the accompaniment part, and The STEP indicator turns off.
• You can also press any key on the tune numbers 85 through 99 are for two-
keyboard instead of ONE KEY PLAY. You handed play. The keyboard is still in the lesson mode,
do not have to worry about pressing the so you can restart the lesson by
correct key, just concentrate on pressing 1. Press SONG. The SONG indicator lights pressing STEP 1, STEP 2, or STEP 3.
the key in time. and the currently selected song number
• The rhythm (percussion) part does not appears. To exit the lesson mode and return to
sound during slow play. normal mode, press SONG.
• Up to four keyboard keys can be lit at the 2. Look up the number of the tune you
want to play in the song list and input its You can press ONE KEY PLAY, STEP 1,
same time.
two-digit number. Precede a single-digit STEP 2, and STEP 3 any time to enter
• When using an auto-accompaniment tune, lesson mode and start practicing,
the lights indicate which note to play and number with 0. For example, to select
07 (“I Just Called to Say I Love You”), except while a demo tune is playing (in
how long that note should be played. A key
press 0 7. which case the previously selected tune
with a steady light is the one you should
play, and it stays lit for as long as the note starts). The first time the keyboard is
should last. A key with a flashing light If you enter an incorrect first digit, press turned on, it automatically selects song
indicates the next note you play. SONG to clear your entry, then enter the 00 (“My Heart Will Go On”). ±
• When a key light goes out momentarily then correct digit.
In the Normal Play mode (Step 3), the
lights again, it indicates that the same note
3. Select the step you want to take; STEP applicable key remains lit as long as its
should be played in succession.
1, STEP 2, or STEP 3, then press that note plays. The key for the next note to
Playing the Left Hand Part button. The corresponding indicator be played does not flash. Keys light
• PART SELECT works only in lesson mode. lights. when their notes start to play.
• To check which part is active now, press
STEP 3. The keys at either end light to Step 1: Easy Play • For the accompaniment, the root
show you the current mode setting. Press note and other notes that form the
STEP 1 or STEP 2 to return to the level you After a count sounds (and the intro chord alternately light. For example,
want, if necessary. measures if the selected tune has intro for the chord C-E-G, the C key and
measures), the keyboard waits for you E/G keys light alternately.
to play the first note. Press either ONE
KEY PLAY button. The keyboard plays • Some tunes use chords (such as C6)
the first note of the melody for an auto- that cannot be played with the
accompaniment tune or the right hand FINGERED setting. In the
part for two-hand tunes and the auto- FINGERED mode, even if you finger
accompaniment or the left hand part. the chords according to the keys that
Keep on pressing either ONE KEY PLAY are lit, chords might sound differently
button in time with the music. You might from the ones produced during demo
want to use two fingers to press either play.
ONE KEY PLAY button alternately for
tunes that have rapid tempo.
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Step 2: Slow Play 2#46
After a count sounds (and the intro Once you master the right-hand part of the
measures if the selected tune has intro two-hand tunes (85 through 99), you can
measures), the keyboard waits for you practice the left hand part. ±
to play the first note. Press the keys as
1. Press STEP 1, STEP 2, or STEP 3. The
they light. The accompaniment (left
corresponding indicator lights.
hand) part of the tune follows along as
you play the melody (right hand) part. 2. Press PART SELECT. After a count beat
You can play at the pace you want, as sounds, the right-hand part starts to
the auto-accompaniment or left hand play and the keys for the left-hand part
part waits until you press the correct notes flash.
key. The key for the next note flashes,
and lights when you play the note. ± Repeatedly press PART SELECT to
alternate between left-hand and right-
Step 3: Normal Play hand modes.
At this level, the keyboard’s keys still 3. To stop playing the melody, press
light, but they no longer wait for you to START/STOP. The indicator goes out.
press the correct key. The
accompaniment part or left hand part is
played at normal speed, no matter what

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24'4'%14&'&670' Key lighting turns on automatically when:
Changing the Tone of a
You can change the tone before starting • you turn on the keyboard. Prerecorded Tune
play or while play is already in progress.
• you press DEMO to play demo tune. • You cannot change the tone of the two-
1. Press TONE while the SONG indicator • you press SONG in the normal mode. hand tunes (number 85 through 99).
is on. Both the SONG and TONE • the power on alert function operates. • Selecting another tune switches the tone to
indicators light and the display shows the default tone of the newly selected tune.
the number of the tone currently Press KEY LIGHT to turn off the key lighting • When you change the tone for the prerecor-
assigned. if necessary. Press KEY LIGHT again to turn ded tunes, the newly selected tone stays in
key lighting back on. effect even after you switch to normal mode.
2. Enter the number for the tone you want.
Changing Keys
±
• You cannot change the key while a
prerecorded tune is selected or playing.

Special Features
52'%+#.('#674'5 • The number on the display is the number of
semitones to which the keyboard is set,
compared to its default key. A semitone is a
%*#0)+0)-';5 670+0)6*'-';$1#4& measurement that represents the
The keyboard automatically selects the key Although your keyboard never goes out of acoustical interval between the tones of any
of middle C each time you turn it on. For tune, you can adjust its pitch to match other two keys on the keyboard. For example, the
difference between C and C or B and B
added flexibility as you play, the keyboard instruments or musical recordings. ±
is one semitone. You can transpose the key
lets you change (transpose) the musical key
1. Hold down TONE and SONG at the down 6 semitones (to an F ) and up 5
in which it plays. ± semitones (to an F) — a full octave.
same time.
1. Hold down TONE and RHYTHM at the • You can also use the number keypad to
same time. 2. Within 5 seconds, press TEMPO ¼ or ¹ quickly raise the key. Simply press the
to lower or raise the keyboard’s pitch. semitone change value (1 to 5).
2. Within 5 seconds, press TEMPO ¼ or ¹ Each time you press the key, the • The keyboard automatically resets the key
to lower or raise the key. Each time you number decreases or increases by 1 to the default value of 0 (middle C) each
press TEMPO ¼ and ¹, the number cent. time you play a prerecorded tune (by
decreases or increases by 1 semitone. pressing DEMO or SONG).
• Each preset tone plays within a specified
As you raise the key, 1 is C , 2 is D, range. If a key change causes a note to
and so on. As you lower the key, –1 is exceed its range, the same note sounds in
B, –2 is B , –3 is A, and so on. the nearest octave.
• When you select preset tones 75 through 79
and 90 through 96 after changing the key,
the keyboard split point changes according-
ly (see “Keyboard Split Tones” on Page 5).
• Changing the key does not affect the
PERCUSSION (No. 99) preset tone or
auto-accompaniment rhythm.
Tuning the Keyboard
• You cannot tune the keyboard while a
prerecorded tune is displayed or playing.
• The number on the display is the number of
cents to which the keyboard is currently
tuned, compared to its default pitch. A cent
is the measurement representing the
acoustical interval between two tones. 1200
cents equal 1 octave. You can tune the
keyboard to within 50 cents (101 levels) of
its default pitch.
• You can use the number keypad to raise
the pitch by entering the cent change value.
• The keyboard automatically resets the
tuning pitch to the default value of 00
(cents) each time you turn off the keyboard
or play the prerecorded tunes (by pressing
DEMO or SONG).

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The keyboard has turned off Set POWER/MODE to OFF then ON
automatically. again.
Repeatedly press VOLUME ¼ or ¹ to
The volume is turned down.
increase the volume.
The headphones are connected. Disconnect the headphones.
No sound, even if keys Make sure the batteries are fresh and
are pressed. Power supply problem. inserted correctly, or the AC adapter is
connected securely.
You are pressing too few Set POWER MODE to NORMAL or
accompaniment keys while CONCERT CHORD. Or press 3 or 4
POWER/MODE is set to keys to form a chord while MODE is set
FINGERED. to FINGERED.
No sound when Repeatedly press VOLUME ¼ to
The volume is turned down.
connected to an external increase the volume.
amplifier. Defective connection cord. Replace the connection cord.
The keyboard’s keys The keyboard is in standby for Press the lit keys, or press START/STOP
remain lit. Step 2 play in lesson mode. to stop Step 2 play in lesson mode.
The keyboard’s keys
The keyboard has set itself to its
light but no sound is Press any button or key.
auto power off mode.
produced.
The keyboard is set to its SONG
RHYTHM does not work. Press SONG to return to normal mode.
mode.
Troubleshooting

The tone of a
A two-handed tune (85 through Press SONG or DEMO to exit the
prerecorded tune does
99) is selected. prerecorded tune mode.
not change.
Cannot change A prerecorded tune is selected or Press SONG or DEMO to exit the
transpose/tune settings. is playing. prerecorded tune mode.
Cannot play correctly You are pressing more than one
even when the lit key at the same time, which
Press keyboard keys one by one during
keyboard keys are causes accompaniment to
Step 1 play in lesson mode.
pressed in Step 1 play in advance the corresponding
lesson mode. number of notes (up to four).

%#4'
Keep the keyboard dry; if it gets wet, wipe it
dry immediately. Use and store the
keyboard only in normal temperature
environments. Handle the keyboard
carefully; do not drop it. Keep the keyboard
away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a
damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
new.

5'48+%'#0&4'2#+4
If your keyboard is not performing as it
should, take it to your local RadioShack
store for assistance. Modifying or tampering
with the keyboard’s internal components can
cause a malfunction and might invalidate its
warranty and void your FCC authorization to
operate it.

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 56#0&#4&(+0)'4+0)%*14&%*#465
These tables show the left-hand fingering for the chords you play most often.

This illustration shows which fingers on your left hand match the numbers on the charts.

You cannot play chords marked with an asterisk (*) in the fingered mode on this keyboard.

Standard Fingering Chord Charts

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 Standard Fingering Chord Charts

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 Standard Fingering Chord Charts

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 4*;6*/.+56
POPS I DANCE/FUNK

00 CLUB POP 50 TECHNO POP

01 FUNKY POP 1 51 RAVE
02 RAP POP 52 CLUB GROOVE
03 FUNKY POP 2 53 TECHNO
04 SOUL BALLAD 54 TRANCE
05 POP BALLAD 55 HOUSE
06 LOVE BALLAD 56 GROOVE SOUL
07 FUNKY POP 3 57 DISCO
08 EPIC BALLAD 58 RAP
09 LITE POP 59 FUNK

POPS II EUROPEAN

10 16 BEAT SHUFFLE 60 POLKA 1

11 16 BEAT POP 61 POLKA 2
12 16 BEAT FUNK 62 MARCH 1
13 8 BEAT POP 63 MARCH 2
14 8 BEAT SOUL 64 WALTZ
15 8 BEAT SHUFFLE 65 VIENNESE WALTZ
16 DANCE POP 1 66 FRENCH WALTZ
17 DANCE POP 2 67 SLOW WALTZ
18 POP FUSION 68 SERENADE
19 FOLKIE POP 69 TANGO 1

ROCK I LATIN I

20 ROCK WALTZ 70 BOSSA NOVA

21 SLOW ROCK 1 71 SAMBA
22 SLOW ROCK 2 72 MAMBO
23 SOFT ROCK 1 73 RHUMBA
24 SOFT ROCK 2 74 CHA-CHA-CHA
25 SOFT ROCK 3 75 MERENGUE
26 POP ROCK 1 76 REGGAE
27 POP ROCK 2 77 BOLERO
28 50'S ROCK 78 TANGO 2
29 60'S SOUL 79 LAMBADA

ROCK II LATIN II/VARIOUS I

30 4 BEAT ROCK 80 PUNTA

31 ROCK 81 CUMBIA
32 HEAVY ROCK 82 SKA
33 8 BEAT ROCK 83 TEX-MEX
34 STRAIGHT ROCK 84 SALSA
35 HEAVY METAL 85 FOLKLORE
Rhythm List

36 TWIST 86 PASODOBLE
37 NEW ORLNS R&R 87 RUMBA CATALANA
38 CHICAGO BLUES 88 SEVILLANA
39 R & B 89 FOLK

JAZZ/FUSION VARIOUS II

40 BIG BAND 90 COUNTRY

41 SLOW SWING 91 BLUEGRASS
42 SWING 92 TOWNSHIP
43 FOX TROT 93 FAST GOSPEL
44 JAZZ WALTZ 94 SLOW GOSPEL
45 MODERN JAZZ 95 ADANI
46 COOL 96 BALADI
47 HARD BOP 97 BAROQUE
48 ACID JAZZ 98 ENKA
49 LATIN FUSION 99 NEW AGE

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 52'%+(+%#6+105
Number of Keys ...................................................................................................................................... 61
Polyphonic Sound ............................................................................................................... 12-note (Max.)
Preset Tones ........................................................................................................................................ 100
Auto-Rhythms ....................................................................................................................................... 100
Tempo ..................................................................................... Adjustable (40 to 255 Beats Per Minute)
Other ................................................................................................................ Fill-In and Synchro Start
Accompaniments ................................................................................................ Concert Chord, Fingered
Prerecorded Tunes .................................................................................................................... 100 Tunes
Transpose ................................................................................................................ (F#~C~F: semitones)
Tuning .................................................................................................. Adjustable A4 = 440 Hz ±50 cents
Built-In Speakers ............................................................................. 4 Inch (10 cm) × 2 (Output 2W + 2W)
Terminals:
Power Supply ..................................................................................................................... DC 9V Jack
PHONES/OUTPUT Jack ......................................................................... Output Impedance: 78 Ohms
Output Voltage: 4V (RMS) MAX
1
/4-Inch Standard Jack
Power Sources ............................................................................................................. DC: 6 AA batteries
AC: 120V, 60Hz, with AC adapter
Power Consumption .......................................................................................................................... 7.7 W
5 3 15
Dimensions (HWD) ........................................................ 4 /8 × 37 /16 × 14 /16 In. (11.8 × 94.4 × 36.3 cm)
Weight (Without Batteries) ................................................................................................... 9.9 lb (4.5 kg)
Included Accessories ................................................................................................... Sheet Music Stand
Play Guide for the Prerecorded Tunes

Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and
improvement without notice.

Specifications

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 Limited One-Year Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under nor-
mal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized Ra-
dioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS
WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT-
NESS 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 RE-
SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR-
MANCE 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, PROP-
ERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
AGES, 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 inci-
dental 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 remainder 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 abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alter-
ation, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a Ra-
dioShack 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
12/99

42-4057
LK1161E-1/MA0206-A
RadioShack Corporation 04A02
Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Printed in China

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