Radio Shack MD-1700, Owner'S Manual

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Preparation
Consult your local RadioShack store if the
problem still exists. You must use shielded interface cables with
this equipment.
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Preparation
Note: To connect a MIDI device to your key-
board, see “Making the MIDI Connections” on
Page 39. To connect a sustain pedal, see “Us-
ing a Sustain Pedal” on Page 27.
CONNECTING POWER
You can power your keyboard using internal
batteries or with standard AC power using an
optional AC adapter.
Notes:
• Connecting an AC adapter automatically
disconnects any internal batteries.
• Always disconnect the AC adapter when
you finish using the keyboard.
Using Batteries
Your keyboard can use six D batteries (not
supplied) for main keyboard power. For the
best performance and longest life, we recom-
mend RadioShack alkaline batteries.
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the required
size and recommended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, differ-
ent types of batteries (standard, alka-
line, or rechargeable), or rechargeable
batteries of different capacities.
1. While pressing the tabs on the battery
compartment cover on the bottom of the
keyboard, pull up the cover to remove it.
2. Place the batteries in the compartment
as indicated by the polarity symbols (+
and –) marked beside the compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
When the keyboard stops operating properly,
replace the batteries.
Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly
and properly. Do not burn or bury them.
Caution: If you do not plan to use the key-
board with batteries for a week or more, re-
move the batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
Cancelling Auto Power Off
When you use batteries to power the key-
board, it automatically shuts off after about 6
minutes if you do not press any key. Press
POWER
again to turn the keyboard back on.
To have the keyboard not automatically turn
off during a session, turn the keyboard on
while holding down
TONE
.
The keyboard resets auto power off every
time you turn it off, then back on.
Using AC Power
You can power the keyboard using a 12V,
1500-mA AC adapter and a size M Adapta-
plug™ adapter (neither supplied). Both are
available at your local RadioShack store.
Cautions:
You must use a Class 2 power
source that supplies 12V DC
and delivers at least 1500 mA.
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