Radio-shack MD501 User Manual download pdf

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Music Information Display — shows you the notes and chords as

you play them, along with the current tone, rhythm, and tempo.

Sustain Function — lets you extend the length of a played

note, providing added flexibility as you make music.

Recording/Playback — lets you record your own

tunes and play them back at any time.

Metronome — the keyboard sounds the beat,

making it easy to keep time with the music.

Tempo Controls — let you speed up or slow down

the tempo of any selected music pattern.

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Introduction ......................................................... 2

Connecting Power .............................................. 2

Using Batteries ................................................ 2

Using AC or DC Power .................................... 2

Connecting Headphones ................................. 2

Listening Safely ............................................... 2

Connecting an External Amplifier .................... 2

A Quick Look at Your Keyboard .......................... 3

Operation ............................................................ 4

Basic Operation ............................................... 4

Playing the Prerecorded Tunes ....................... 4

Playing Back a Prerecorded Tune ............... 4

Using DEMO ............................................... 4

Using the Preset Tones ................................... 4

Selecting/Playing a Preset Tone ................. 4

Using the Preset Auto-Rhythms ....................... 4

Selecting/Playing an Auto-Rhythm .............. 4

Using SYNC ................................................. 5

Using FILL-IN ............................................... 5

Using Auto Accompaniment ............................. 5

Single Fingering ........................................... 5

Standard Fingering ...................................... 6

Learning to Play ............................................... 6

Using the Metronome ....................................... 6

Using BEAT ...................................................... 7

Special Features ................................................. 7

Recording ......................................................... 7

Using One-Touch Setting ................................. 7

Using Sustain ................................................... 7

Percussion Pads ................................................. 7

Using a Percussion Pad .................................. 7

Recording/Playing a Percussion Pad Sound ..

Transposing ..................................................... 7

Using MIDI .......................................................... 8

About MIDI ....................................................... 8

Making the MIDI Connections .......................... 8

Troubleshooting .................................................. 9

Care .................................................................... 9

Service and Repair ............................................. 9

The FCC Wants You to Know ............................. 9

Chord Charts ..................................................... 10

Specifications .................................................... 11

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