Radio Shack LK-1500 owner manual Main Features

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Main Features

264 tones

A wide selection of tones includes stereo piano and synthesized sounds, drum sets, and much more.

PIANO SONGS button

The touch of a button takes you directly to piano tones and piano lessons.

Advanced 3-Step Lesson System

The 3-Step Lesson System lets you practice at your own pace. The keyboard automatically grades your performances, so you can trace your progress as you improve.

3-Step Lesson System: Use any of the keyboard’s built-in tunes and SMF data from a SmartMediaTM card to learn to play as the keyboard keys light to teach you the correct notes. First practice the timing of the notes. Next, play along at your own pace. Soon you will be ready for step three, where you play along at normal speed.

*Note that key lights may be difficult to see under direct sunlight or under other very bright lighting.

Evaluation System: The keyboard can be configured to rate your performances during Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3 lessons by assigning points. You can even have the keyboard report your points vocally, both part way through and at the end of a lesson.

Sing-along

Simply connect a microphone (not supplied, available at your local RadioShack store) to the microphone jack and you can sing along with the keyboard’s built-in tunes and SMF data from a SmartMediaTM card.

100 built-in tunes, including piano pieces

Built-in tunes are divided into two groups: a SONGS of 65 tunes with Auto Accompaniment, and a PIANO SONGS of 35 piano tunes. You can simply enjoy listening to the built-in tunes, or eliminate the melody part of a SONGS tunes or either hand part of a PIANO SONGS tune, and then play along on the keyboard.

120 rhythms

A selection of rhythms cover rock, pops, jazz and just about any other musical style imaginable.

Auto Accompaniment

Simply play a chord and the corresponding rhythm, bass, and chord parts play along automatically.

Musical Information System

A big LCD screen graphically shows you fingerings and notes, making keyboard play more informative and enjoyable than ever before.

Song Memory function

With lesson recording you can record as you play along with built-in tunes for later playback.

Performance recording lets you record your performances, including Auto Accompaniment, in real time. When playing back recorded data, keyboard keys light in time with the melody.

Storing and Playing Back Tune Data You Transferred from Your Computer

You can transfer the SMF data from your computer to the keyboard. Use special software to convert SMF data format and then transfer it to the keyboard.

SmartMediaTM Card Slot

You can load a card with a standard MIDI file (SMF) and play it back on the keyboard.

VIDEO OUT Jack

Connect the keyboard to a TV equipped with a video input jack and you can view lesson information on your TV screen. You can also view lyric data for easy reading during sing along.

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Contents LK-1500 Light-Up General Midi Keyboard RadioShack Corporation. Todos los derechos reservados Symbols Safety PrecautionsAlkaline Batteries Safety PrecautionsDropping and Impact Connectors Main Features Contents Keyboard Settings Using a SmartMedia Card Song Memory FunctionTroubleshooting SpecificationsGeneral Guide General Guide Controller IndicatorsSong/PIANO Songs controller indicator Rhythm controller indicatorRear Panel Press the button or button Press the Power button to turn on powerQuick Reference To play the keyboardTo stop play at any time, press the PLAY/STOP button Next, continue from of the above procedureTo play an Etude or Concert Piece tune Quick ReferenceTo load batteries Power SupplyUsing batteries Important Battery InformationPower Supply Using the AC AdaptorAuto Power Off To disable Auto Power OffMemory Contents Power On AlertSustain/Assignable Jack ConnectionsPhones/Output Jack USB portVideo OUT Jack Accessories and OptionsConnecting to a TV Microphone JackSelecting a Tone Basic OperationsTo select a tone To turn the key light system on and off Turning the Key Light System On and OffPolyphony Digital SamplingPress the Piano Songs button Using the Piano Songs ButtonPracticing on the Piano To use the Piano SongsTo play back a Songs tune Playing a Built-in TuneTo play back a Piano Songs tune Musical Information System Adjusting the TempoPlaying a Built-in Tune Looping a Musical Phrase To pause playbackTo fast reverse To fast forwardPress the Demo button O l i nTo change the melody tone To play all tunes in successionVideo OUT Jack Advanced 3-Step LessonStep Lesson Lesson PartsDynamic Marks Evaluation ModeEvaluation Mode Display Step Lesson Tempo Setting Using Tone and Voice GuideMaster the timing Using the Lesson FunctionsEvaluation Results Keyboard evaluates your play A v oMaster the notes Evaluation 1 Find out howEvaluation 3 Find out how the keyboard evaluates your play Using the Phrase Practice Mode0 0 1 Play at normal speedTo turn voice fingering guide on or off Using the MetronomeVoice Fingering Guide To practice the practice phraseStatic Noise Using a Microphone for Sing AlongUsing the microphone jack Howling Feedback NoiseDisplaying Song Lyrics on a TV Using a Microphone for Sing AlongScreen Press the Rhythm button Auto AccompanimentSelecting a Rhythm To select a rhythmTo use Auto Accompaniment Using Auto AccompanimentPlaying a Rhythm To play a rhythmFingered Accompaniment Keyboard and Melody Cadd9Chord Types Chord TypesChord Types Number of Types Full Range Chord Accompaniment Keyboard and Melody KeyboardExample To play the chord C major Using a Fill-in Pattern Using an Intro PatternUsing a Rhythm Variation Synchro Starting Accompaniment with Rhythm Play Using a Fill-in Pattern with a Variation RhythmFinishing with an Ending Pattern Parts and Tracks Song Memory FunctionRecorded Data Storage Part/Track Indicators in Playback StandbyPart/Track Indicators in Recording Standby Recording Play Along with a Built-in TunePage Press the controller block START/STOP button Configure the following settings as requiredTo record your keyboard performances Press the LEFT/TRACK 1 button to select TrackTo record without rhythm Playing Back a Performance RecordingTrack 1 Data Track 1 Recording VariationsGetting Ready Overdubbing a Performance RecordingDeleting a Specific Part/Track Track 2 DataH o r n Keyboard SettingsUsing Layer A s sZ z . S t r Using SplitKeyboard Settings R i n g sTo split the keyboard and then layer tones Using Layer and Split TogetherA n s Transposing the KeyboardU c h Using Touch ResponseAbout Function button Tuning the Keyboard Adjusting Accompaniment and Song VolumeN e Connection to a Computer Connecting to a ComputerUsing the USB port To connect to a computer using USB portExpanding the Selections in the Songs Tunes Changing the SettingsY b d C h V i . C hC a l Accomp OUT Default OffLocal Control Default On GM Mode ReceiveSustain SUSTAIN/ASSIGNABLE Jack Default SUSC k MessagesEffect Program ChangeGM System OFF F07E7F0902F7 GM System on F07E7F0901F7About SmartMediaTM Cards Using a SmartMedia CardTo insert a SmartMedia card into the card slot SmartMedia Card and Card Slot PrecautionsUsing a SmartMedia Card Inserting and Removing a SmartMedia CardTo format a SmartMedia card R m a t ?Getting Ready Reading a SmartMedia cardPress the START/STOP button to stop SMF data play To evaluate your play using SMF DataMemory Sharing 1Press the Scoring buttonDisplay Message Cause Action SmartMedia Card Error MessagesSMF data selection screen Problem Possible Cause TroubleshootingSee PLAY/STOP TroubleshootingSpecifications Speaker Output SpecificationsPower Supply Power Consumption DimensionsAvoid heat, humidity or direct sunlight Care of your keyboardToneList/NoteTable AppendixAppendix Tone 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Range Type SET Drum Assignment ListFingered Chord ChartPops Rhythm ListSONGS/SingAlongList Piano Songs ListO *3 X X X O *4 O *4 Sostenuto Hold1 Expression Pan Volume Data entry Modulation3 O O O*3 X Reset all controller All sound offRadioShack Corporation