Radio Shack 580 Electronic Keyboard User Manual


 
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CONTENTS
Preparation ........................................................................................................... 5
Powering Your Keyboard ................................................................................. 5
Using Batteries .......................................................................................... 5
Using AC Power ........................................................................................ 6
Using Vehicle Battery Power ..................................................................... 6
Connecting Headphones ................................................................................. 7
Listening Safely ......................................................................................... 7
Connecting an External Amplifier .................................................................... 8
A Look at Your Keyboard .................................................................................... 9
Operation ............................................................................................................ 10
Basic Operation ............................................................................................. 10
Playing the Demonstration Tune ................................................................... 11
Using the Preset Tones ................................................................................. 11
Selecting/Playing a Preset Tone ............................................................. 11
Using the Preset Auto-Rhythms .................................................................... 12
Adjusting the Rhythm Volume ................................................................. 13
Selecting/Playing an Auto-Rhythm ......................................................... 13
Using SYNCHRO .................................................................................... 14
Using INTRO ........................................................................................... 15
Using FILL IN .......................................................................................... 15
Using Auto Bass Chord (A.B.C) Auto Accompaniment ................................. 16
Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume ................................................... 16
Easy Random Fingering ......................................................................... 17
Standard Fingering ................................................................................. 18
Special Features ................................................................................................ 20
Using the Percussion Pads ........................................................................... 20
Using SUSTAIN ............................................................................................. 20
Using VIBRATO ............................................................................................. 21
Changing Keys .............................................................................................. 21
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 22
Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................... 23
Specifications ..................................................................................................... 24
Single Finger Chord Chart ................................................................................ 25
Standard Fingering Chord Chart ...................................................................... 26
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