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Radio Shack LK-1500 - User Manual

Radio Shack LK-1500
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Owner’s Manual
Please read before using this equipment.
LK-1500 Light-Up General MIDI Keyboard

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Radio Shack LK-1500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Keys61
Timbres/Voices100
Rhythms100
Demo Songs10
DisplayLCD
MIDINo
Power SupplyAC adapter

Summary

Safety Precautions

General Safety Symbols

Explains hazard symbols and their meanings.

Electrical Safety Precautions

AC adaptor, water, foreign matter, and disassembly.

Battery Safety Guidelines

Handling and misuse of batteries.

Product Handling and Physical Safety

Dropping, plastic bags, location, cleaning, heavy objects.

Operational Safety Guidelines

Connectors, display, sound volume, health, and light.

Main Features

Tone and Rhythm Capabilities

264 tones, 120 rhythms, 100 built-in tunes.

Lesson and Learning Systems

Advanced 3-Step Lesson and Sing-along features.

Performance and Data Features

Song Memory, SmartMedia, and Video Out.

General Guide

Control Panel Overview

Identifies and describes keyboard buttons and controls.

Controller Indicators

Explains indicator lights for various modes.

Quick Reference

Basic Keyboard Operation

Powering on and playing the keyboard.

Playing Specific Tunes

Steps for playing etudes and concert pieces.

Power Supply

Using Batteries

Loading and handling AA batteries.

AC Adaptor Usage

Connecting and using the AC adaptor.

Power Management Features

Auto Power Off and Power On Alert.

Memory Content Retention

How settings are saved.

Connections

Audio and Microphone Jacks

Phones/Output and MIC IN jacks.

Computer and TV Connectivity

USB and Video Out ports.

Sustain;Assignable Pedal Jack

Connecting foot pedals.

Accessories and Options

Using approved accessories.

Basic Operations

Keyboard Playback and Tone Selection

Powering on, basic modes, and choosing tones.

Key Light System Control

Turning the key lighting on/off.

Practicing on the Piano

Using the PIANO SONGS Button

Accessing piano tunes and lessons.

Playing a Built-in Tune

Selecting and Playing Tunes

SONGS, PIANO SONGS, and tempo.

Playback Controls

Pause, fast forward/reverse, looping.

Melody Tone and Succession Play

Changing melody tone and playing all tunes.

Advanced 3-Step Lesson

Learning Steps and Evaluation

Step 1, 2, 3, evaluation mode, and results.

Phrase Practice and Voice Guide

Focusing on weak phrases and fingerings.

Metronome Function

Using the built-in metronome.

Using a Microphone for Sing Along

Microphone Connection and Setup

Connecting the mic, volume, and noise issues.

Sing Along with TV Display

Using lyrics display on TV.

Auto Accompaniment

Rhythm and Chord Accompaniment

Selecting rhythms, playing, and using chords.

Advanced Rhythm Patterns

Intro, fill-in, and variation patterns.

Starting and Ending Accompaniment

Synchro start and ending patterns.

Song Memory Function

Recording and Playback Basics

How song memory works, capacity, and controls.

Lesson Recording Procedures

Recording lessons and playback.

Performance Recording Procedures

Recording keyboard play, tracks, and overdubbing.

Managing Recorded Data

Deleting parts/tracks.

Keyboard Settings

Layer and Split Tone Assignment

Assigning multiple tones to keys.

Transpose and Tuning Adjustments

Changing key and fine-tuning.

Touch Response and Volume Settings

Adjusting sensitivity and audio levels.

Connection to a Computer

USB Connection and Setup

Connecting via USB and installing drivers.

MIDI Settings and Data Transfer

Expanding songs, GM tones, and channel settings.

Computer Communication Controls

Local control, Accompaniment output, GM mode.

MIDI Message Details

Notes, program changes, control changes.

Using a SmartMedia Card

Card Handling, Formatting, and Precautions

Precautions, inserting/removing, and formatting.

Reading and Using SMF Data

Playback, sing along, and lesson use.

SmartMedia Card Error Messages

Troubleshooting common error messages.

Troubleshooting

Common Sound and Playback Issues

No sound, low volume, key lights, recording errors.

Connectivity and Data Issues

Computer, microphone, TV, and song data problems.

Care of your keyboard

Environmental and Cleaning Precautions

Avoiding heat, humidity, sunlight, and proper cleaning methods.

Specifications

Technical Specifications Summary

Details on model, keys, tones, rhythms, and power.

Appendix

Tone, Drum, and Chord Reference Lists

Indexes for tones, drums, and chords.

Song and Rhythm Lists

Indexes of built-in songs and rhythms.

MIDI Message Reference

USB MIDI Message Transmissions

Details on MIDI messages sent/received via USB.

Limited One-Year Warranty

Warranty Information

Terms and conditions of the product warranty.

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