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Pitch Bender — The keyboard receives 
(but cannot send) pitch bending signals.

Control Change — This feature sends data 
on various controllers, each having its own 
number. For the details of each parameter, 
see “MIDI Data” on Page 10.

Program Change — This feature changes 
the preset sounds. Each sound number 
corresponds to a program number between 
0 and 127. See “MIDI Data” on Page 10.

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Keep the keyboard dry; if it gets wet, wipe it 
dry immediately. Use and store the 
keyboard only in normal temperature 
environments. Handle the keyboard 
carefully; do not drop it. Keep the keyboard 
away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a 
damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking 
new.

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If your keyboard is not performing as it 
should, take it to your local RadioShack 
store for assistance. Modifying or tampering 
with the keyboard’s internal components can 
cause a malfunction and might invalidate its 
warranty and void your FCC authorization to 
operate it.

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No sound, even if keys 
are pressed.

The keyboard has turned off 
automatically.

Set POWER/MODE to OFF then 
NORMAL.

The volume is turned down.

Repeatedly press MAIN VOLUME 

 to 

increase the volume.

The headphones are connected.

Disconnect the headphones.

Power supply problem.

Make sure the batteries are fresh and 
inserted correctly, or the AC adapter is 
connected securely.

You are pressing too few 
accompaniment keys while 
POWER/MODE is set to 
FINGERED.

Set POWER MODE to NORMAL or 
CONCERT CHORD. Or press 3 or 4 
keys to form a chord while MODE is set 
to FINGERED.

No sound when 
connected to an external 
amplifier.

The volume is turned down.

Repeatedly press MAIN VOLUME 

 to 

increase the volume.

Defective connection cord.

Replace the connection cord.

The key or tuning does 
not match when playing 
along with another MIDI 
instrument.

The tuning or transpose 
parameter is set to a value other 
than 0 or 00. 

Set the tuning or transpose parameter to 
0 or 00.

No sound when 
receiving and playing 
MIDI data.

MIDI cables are not connected 
properly. 

Check the connection.

Bass notes in General 
MIDI data are sent out 
one octave lower.

Tone map parameter is set to 

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Set the tone map parameter to 

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 (see 

“Changing MIDI Settings” on Page 11).

Sounds sent to another 
MIDI device by the 
keyboard do not sound 
correct.

The other device’s MIDI THRU 
function is turned on.

Turn off the MIDI THRU function on the 
other device.

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Summary of Contents for MD-982

Page 1: ...nd your keyboard can do You can play the tunes either one at a time or consecutively and you can turn off the melody or accompaniment portion so you can play along with the tunes see Playing the Prere...

Page 2: ...WER MODE is set to OFF 2 Set the AC adapter s voltage switch to 9V 3 Insert the Adaptaplug adapter into the adapter s cord so it reads TIP 4 Connect the AC adapter s barrel plug to DC 9V on the back o...

Page 3: ...l amplifier to your keyboard insert the cable s plug into PHONES OUTPUT on the back of the keyboard then connect the other end of the cable to the amplifier s input jack s such as AUX IN or TAPE IN Ra...

Page 4: ...ithout disturbing others or an external amplifier so you can play for a crowd neither supplied Transpose Function lets you instantly change the key of the music even while you are playing see Changing...

Page 5: ...red To adjust only the accompaniment volume except tunes 80 to 99 press ACCOMP VOLUME then enter the desired volume level using the number keys between and or press or within 5 seconds 5 To move to a...

Page 6: ...TH SOUND 60 SYN LEAD 1 61 SYN LEAD 2 62 SYN LEAD 3 63 SYN CALLIOPE 64 SYN PAD 1 65 SYN PAD 2 66 SYN PAD 3 67 GLASS HMCA 68 COUNTRY FARM 69 SYN BASS 70 PEARL DROP 71 COSMIC SOUND 72 SOUNDTRACK 73 SPACE...

Page 7: ...Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume on Page 8 5 To change the auto rhythm speed press TEMPO or The current tempo setting appears 6 Play the keyboard along with the auto rhythm 7 To select a different...

Page 8: ...keys at the same time The lowest note you play determines the key of the chord For example if the lowest note is C the keyboard plays a C chord 1 Set POWER MODE to CONCERT CHORD 2 Enter a two digit a...

Page 9: ...he display shows the chord you entered the keys to press to form the chord on the bottom keyboard the fingers you need to use to play the chord on the center hands and the notes that make up the chord...

Page 10: ...ds the sound exactly as it was played on the first device 0 6 100 6 105 To connect your keyboard to another MIDI equipped device you must use a MIDI cable available at RadioShack To send MIDI data fro...

Page 11: ...NE MIDI until A oXZ 9 A oXZ 9 A oXZ 9 A oXZ 9 appears 2 Within 5 seconds press or to select the channel you want 016 5 176 6 2 06 6 10 46 The MIDI Implementation Chart on Page 17 shows specific detail...

Page 12: ...ume is turned down Repeatedly press MAIN VOLUME to increase the volume The headphones are connected Disconnect the headphones Power supply problem Make sure the batteries are fresh and inserted correc...

Page 13: ...chords you play most often This illustration shows which fingers on your left hand match the numbers on the charts The illustration also appears on your keyboard s display You cannot play chords marke...

Page 14: ...14 Standard Fingering Chord Charts 42 4056 fm Page 14 Friday April 26 2002 9 14 AM...

Page 15: ...15 Note Table 016 6 Legend 1 Tone number 2 Maximum polyphony 3 Range type see Page 17 4 Corresponding general MIDI number see MIDI Data on Page 10 42 4056 fm Page 15 Friday April 26 2002 9 14 AM...

Page 16: ...g MIDI data Range transposed to nearest octave when receiving MIDI data or using the keyboard s transpose function 1 The received MIDI data is played one octave lower 2 The received MIDI data is playe...

Page 17: ...rt 17 2 06 6 10 46 2 If MAIN VOLUME is set to 0 or 1 V velocity is set to 75 If MAIN VOLUME is set to 2 or higher V is set to 100 4 Depends on GM tone map setting See Changing MIDI Settings on Page 11...

Page 18: ...y DC 9V Jack PHONES OUTPUT Jack Output Impedance 78 Ohms Output Voltage 4V RMS MAX MIDI IN MIDI OUT Jack Standard DIN Jacks SUSTAIN Jack 1 4 Inch Standard Jack Power Sources DC 6 AA batteries AC 120V...

Page 19: ...Notes 19 016 5 42 4056 fm Page 19 Friday April 26 2002 9 14 AM...

Page 20: ...roduct defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless otherwise provided by...

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