© 2002 RadioShack Corporation. All Rights Reserved. RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation. 32-Note Polyphonic Sound — lets you play and hear up to 32 notes at the same time, so you can play or create almost any type of music. Large Display — shows you the notes and chords as you play them, along with the current tone, rhythm, and tempo. The built-in backlight makes it easy to read, even in dim light. 61 Full-Sized Keys with Touch Response — provide the feel

The accompaniment part is played at normal speed, no matter what you play (or don’t play) on the keyboard. 1. Press the STEP 3 button. • When you do, the STEP 3 indicator appears. • Play starts after a count sounds. kTw i n l e Fingering 2. Play along on the keyboard, following the keys as they light. • The accompaniment (left hand) part of the tune plays at normal speed, regardless of what you play on the keyboard. • With an auto-accompaniment tune, the keyboard key that corresponds to the next

For example, if the lowest note is C, the keyboard plays a C chord. Note: You can play any labeled note(s) to the right of the lowest note in the chord to produce a minor, a dominant seventh, or minor seventh chord. Follow these steps to start concert chord auto accompaniment. 1. Set MODE to CONCERT CHORD. 2. Select and enter an auto-rhythm. 3. To start the auto-rhythm before the auto accompaniment, press START/ STOP or INTRO. To synchronize the start of the selected auto-rhythm with your accomp

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 .............................................

CAUTION! • Always unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet if you do not plan to use the keyboard for a long time, such as when leaving on a trip, etc. • When not using the keyboard, turn off power and unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet. IMPORTANT! • Be sure that keyboard power is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor to it. • The AC adaptor may become warm to the touch after long-term use. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. Connecting Headphones

CONTENTS Features .................................................................................................................................. 2 The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................................... 2 Preparation ............................................................................................................................. 3 Connecting Power ........................................................................

illustration Cat. No. 42-4028 42-4028.fm Page 2 Wednesday, August 11, 1999 4:04 PM FEATURES 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 different musical instruments or sound effects. To accompany your music, the keyboard has 16 different preset rhythms, as well as auto-accompaniments and percussion sounds. Your Concertmate-580’s features include: Built-In Demonstrat