Radio Shack MD-1600 owner manual Using Synchro, Using Intro

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VAR/FILL-IN

TEMPO

SYNCHRO/

ENDING

INTRO

NORMAL/

FILL-IN

START/STOP

Note: You can select the next high- est or lowest numbered auto-rhythm by simply pressing + or on the key- pad.

3.Set MODE to NORMAL. Then press START/STOP to start the selected auto-rhythm.

4.Adjust the volume to the desired level.

5.To change the auto-rhythm speed,

press TEMPO or . The current tempo setting appears on the dis- play.

Notes:

You can adjust the tempo to play an auto-rhythm from 40 to 255 beats per minute.

To quickly slow down or speed up

the tempo, hold down TEMPO or

.

You can also adjust the tempo by

first pressing TEMPO or , then entering the desired number of beats per minute in three digits (040 to 255), or by holding down + or on the keypad.

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To reset the tempo to its default (original) speed, press TEMPO and at the same time.

To select a different rhythm, repeat Steps 1 and 2.

To stop the auto-rhythm, press START/ STOP.

Using SYNCHRO

The MD-1600’s SYNCHRO feature lets you synchronize the start of an auto- rhythm with the beginning of your music.

After you select and enter an auto- rhythm, press SYNCHRO/ENDING, then begin playing the keyboard. The rhythm automatically starts to play when you press any key within the first 11/2 octaves of the lower end of the keyboard (the first 18 keys from the left).

Using INTRO

The MD-1600’s INTRO feature lets you start the selected auto-rhythm with a light, 3- to 8-measure introduction that blends easily into the selected rhythm.

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Contents Electronic Keyboard FCC Wants YOU to Know Features Two Built-In Speakers let you hear Contents Real-Time Recording Step Recording Changing Navigation Track Using Batteries Connecting PowerPreparation Using AC Power Connecting HeadphonesListening Safely Connecting AN External Amplifier Using the Music StandOperation Basic OperationUsing the Preset Tones Tone Using Reverb Using the Drum PadsUsing Split Using Layer Using Split and Layer TogetherUsing the Preset AUTO-RHYTHMS Selecting/Playing an Auto-RhythmUsing Synchro Using IntroUsing Variation Using FILL-INUsing Ending Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume Concert ChordFollow these steps to start concert chord auto accompaniment Standard Fingering Using Free Session Full-Range ChordsUsing the Mixer This chart shows the parts assigned to each channel Editing the Status of a ChannelUsing the Custom Tone Synthesizer Editing the ParameterUnderstanding 1DCO and 2DCO Tones Creating and Storing a User ToneRelease Rate Rel.Rate 1 to Hints on Creating a User Tone Fm Page 28 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 651 AM Tuning the Keyboard Special FeaturesChanging Keys Using Touch Response Changing Auto Power OFFUsing Pitch Bend Using a Sustain Pedal Setting the Pitch Bend RangeUsing the Memory REAL-TIME RecordingMode Playing Back from Memory Step Recording Specifying Chords in the Normal Mode Specifying the Length of a NoteCorrecting Mistakes Recording Multiple TracksReal-Time Recording Step Recording Editing Memory Contents Deleting Individual Data Editing Techniques and Display ContentsDeleting All Data in a Specific Track Making the Midi Connections Using MidiAbout Midi Midi Data Effect Control NumberFm Page 43 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 651 AM Changing Midi Settings Importing Data DUMPING/IMPORTING DataDumping Data Fm Page 46 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 651 AM Fm Page 47 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 651 AM Troubleshooting Trouble Possible Cause RemedyCare and Maintenance Specifications Auto AccompanimentMixer Function Appendix Fm Page 53 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 651 AM Free Session Chord Progression Chart Fm Page 55 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 651 AM Drum Assignment List Standard Fingering Chord Charts Midi Implementation Chart Function Transmitted Recognized RemarksFm Page 59 Tuesday, August 3, 1999 651 AM RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas