Radio Shack MD500 User Manual
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CONTENTS
Features .................................................................................................................................. 2
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................................... 2
Preparation ............................................................................................................................. 3
Connecting Power ............................................................................................................ 3
Using Batteries .......................................................................................................... 3
Using AC/DC Power .................................................................................................. 3
Connecting Headphones .................................................................................................. 4
Listening Safely ......................................................................................................... 4
Connecting an External Amplifier ..................................................................................... 4
A Quick Look at Your Keyboard ........................................................................................... 5
Operation ................................................................................................................................ 5
Basic Operation ................................................................................................................ 5
Playing the Prerecorded Tunes ........................................................................................ 6
Playing Back a Prerecorded Tune ............................................................................. 6
Using DEMO ............................................................................................................. 6
Using the Preset Tones .................................................................................................... 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 .................................................................................................... 9
Learning to Play ............................................................................................................... 9
Using the Metronome ..................................................................................................... 10
Using BEAT ..................................................................................................................... 10
Special Features .................................................................................................................. 10
Recording ....................................................................................................................... 10
Using One-Touch Setting ................................................................................................ 10
Using Sustain .................................................................................................................. 11
Percussion Pads .............................................................................................................. 11
Using a Percussion Pad ........................................................................................... 11
Recording/Playing a Percussion Pad Sound ............................................................ 11
Transposing ..................................................................................................................... 11
Using MIDI ............................................................................................................................ 12
About MIDI ..................................................................................................................... 12
Making the MIDI Connections ........................................................................................ 12
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 13
Care ................................................................................................................................ 13
Chord Charts ........................................................................................................................ 14
Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 16