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Cat. No. 42-4039
A
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Electronic Keyboard
MD-1150
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FEATURES
Your Optimus MD-1150 Electronic Key-
board is a state-of-the-art keyboard with
many exciting features. You can set the
keyboard to sound like 100 different mu-
sical instruments or sound effects. To
accompany your music, the keyboard
has 100 rhythms, as well as auto ac-
companiments and percussion sounds.
Backlit Liquid Crystal Display —
shows the notes and chords as you play
them, along with the current tone,
rhythm, and tempo. The built-in back-
light makes it easy to read the display
even in darkness.
16-Note Polyphonic Sound — lets you
play and hear up to 16 notes at the
same time so you can play or create al-
most any type of music.
Your keyboard also includes a MIDI
(Musical Instrument Digital Interface)
feature, which lets you connect it to oth-
er MIDI-equipped musical instruments
or devices, even your personal comput-
er.
100 Tones — you can set your key-
board to sound like anything from a
harpsichord to a honky-tonk piano.
This versatile keyboard can provide
hours of fun and is ideal for anyone who
wants to make music, from the beginner
to the experienced musician.
100 Prerecorded Tunes — let you hear
a sample of what you and the keyboard
can do. You can play the tunes either
one at a time or consecutively, and you
can turn off the melody or accompani-
ment portion so you can play along with
the tunes.
Note: The MD-1150 conforms to most,
but not all, General MIDI specifications.
Because of this, you might experience
some incompatibility when using the
MD-1150 with another General MIDI de-
vice. For more information, see “Using
MIDI” on Page 25.
100 Auto-Rhythms — give you a
steady beat for many styles of music,
from rhumba to slow rock.
Transpose Function — lets you in-
stantly change the key of the music,
even while you are playing.
Your keyboard’s features include:
61 Full-Size Keys with Touch Re-
sponse — the keyboard’s volume var-
ies in response to the force of your
touch, just like an acoustic piano or or-
gan, so you can add emotion to your
music.
Headphones/Output Jack — lets you
connect headphones so you can play
without disturbing others, or an external
amplifier so you can play for a crowd.
Sustain Jack — lets you connect a sus-
tain pedal (not supplied) to the MD-1150
so you can sustain your keyboard’s
sound.
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Tempo Control — lets you speed up or
slow down the tempo of any selected
music pattern.
• This Owner’s Manual explains how
to use this electronic keyboard. It
does not teach music.
Tune Control — lets you adjust the
pitch of your keyboard so you can play
in tune with other instruments.
Fill-In Rhythm — lets you insert a short
variation into any auto-rhythm.
Auto Accompaniment — lets you auto-
matically play a preset harmonic pattern
to match the selected auto-rhythm.
Chord Book — lets you easily see
which keys to press and which fingers to
use to form a chord, as well as easily
learn the chord’s name.
Two Built-In Speakers — provide ex-
cellent sound to help make your music
come alive.
Power Options — let you power the
keyboard from internal batteries (not
supplied) or standard AC power (with an
optional adapter) so you can make mu-
sic almost anywhere.
Notes:
• If the keyboard is left in one place
for a very long time, its feet could
mar your furniture’s finish. We rec-
ommend you place the feet on felt
cloth pads to protect your furniture
or use an optional keyboard stand,
available at your local RadioShack
store.
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CONTENTS
Preparation .............................................................................................................. 7
Connecting Power .............................................................................................. 7
Using Batteries ............................................................................................ 7
Using AC Power .......................................................................................... 8
Connecting Headphones .................................................................................... 8
Listening Safely ........................................................................................... 8
Connecting an External Amplifier ....................................................................... 9
Using the Music Stand ....................................................................................... 9
Operation ............................................................................................................... 10
Basic Operation ................................................................................................ 10
Cancelling Auto Power Off ......................................................................... 11
Playing the Prerecorded Tunes ........................................................................ 11
Playing Back a Prerecorded Tune ............................................................. 11
Playing Along with a Prerecorded Tune ..................................................... 13
Turning Applause Off/On ........................................................................... 13
Consecutively Playing Back the Tunes ...................................................... 13
Using the Preset Tones .................................................................................... 13
Selecting/Playing a Preset Tone ................................................................ 14
Keyboard Split Tones ................................................................................. 14
Percussion Sounds .................................................................................... 15
Layered Tones ........................................................................................... 15
Using the Preset Auto-Rhythms ....................................................................... 15
Selecting/Playing an Auto-Rhythm ............................................................ 16
Using SYNCHRO ....................................................................................... 17
Using FILL-IN ............................................................................................. 17
Using Auto Accompaniment ............................................................................. 17
Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume ...................................................... 18
Concert Chord ........................................................................................... 18
Standard Fingering .................................................................................... 20
Using the Chord Book ...................................................................................... 21
Special Features ................................................................................................... 23
Changing Keys ................................................................................................. 23
Tuning the Keyboard ........................................................................................ 23
Using Touch Response .................................................................................... 24
Using a Sustain Pedal ...................................................................................... 24
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Using MIDI ............................................................................................................. 25
About MIDI ........................................................................................................ 25
Making the MIDI Connections .......................................................................... 25
MIDI Data ......................................................................................................... 26
Changing MIDI Settings .................................................................................... 27
Notes About the MIDI Implementation Chart .................................................... 28
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 29
Standard Fingering Chord Charts ....................................................................... 31
Note Table .............................................................................................................. 34
MIDI Implementation Chart .................................................................................. 35
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 37
Specifications ........................................................................................................ 38
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PREPARATION
Note: To connect a MIDI device, see
“Making the MIDI Connections” on
Page 25. To connect a sustain pedal,
• If you do not plan to use the MD-
1150 with batteries for a week or
more, or if you will be using only AC
power, remove the batteries.
see “Using
Page 24.
a
Sustain Pedal” on
• Do not mix old and new batteries,
different types of batteries (stan-
dard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or
rechargeable batteries of different
capacities.
CONNECTING POWER
You can power your MD-1150 from ei-
ther:
• internal batteries (see “Using Batter-
ies”)
1. Press the tabs on the battery com-
partment cover, then pull up to
remove the cover.
• standard AC power using an
optional AC adapter (see “Using AC
Power” on Page 8)
2. Put the batteries in the compartment
as indicated by the polarity symbols
(+ and –) marked beside the com-
partment.
Notes:
• Connecting an AC adapter automat-
ically disconnects internal batteries.
3. Replace the cover.
• Always disconnect the adapter
when you finish using the MD-1150.
If the MD-1150 sounds weak or does not
work properly, replace all six batteries.
Using Batteries
Warning: Dispose of old batteries
promptly and properly. Do not burn or
bury them.
Your MD-1150 can use six D batteries
(not supplied) for power. For the best
performance and longest life, we recom-
mend RadioShack alkaline batteries.
Caution: Always remove old or weak
batteries; batteries can leak chemicals
that can destroy electronic parts.
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the
required size and recommended
type.
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Using AC Power
CONNECTING
HEADPHONES
You can power your MD-1150 from
standard AC power using a 9-volt AC
adapter (not supplied) and a Size M
Adaptaplug®.
To listen to your MD-1150 without dis-
turbing others, you can connect a pair of
1
4
/ -inch (6.35-mm) plug stereo head-
phones (not supplied). Your local Ra-
dioShack store sells a wide selection of
headphones.
Cautions:
You must use an AC
adapter that supplies 9
!
volts and delivers at least
800 milliamps. Its center tip must be
set to negative, and its plug must
correctly fit the MD-1150’s DC 9V
jack. Using an adapter that does not
meet these specifications could
damage the MD-1150 or the
adapter.
To connect a pair of headphones, insert
the headphones’ plug into the PHONES/
OUTPUT jack on the back of the key-
board.
• Always press POWER to turn off the
keyboard before you connect or dis-
connect the adapter.
• Always plug the AC adapter into the
MD-1150 before you plug it into the
AC outlet. Always unplug the AC
adapter from the AC outlet before
you unplug it from the MD-1150.
Note: Connecting headphones discon-
nects the MD-1150’s built-in speakers.
Listening Safely
Follow these steps to power your MD-
1150 from AC power.
To protect your hearing, follow these
guidelines when you use headphones.
1. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into
the DC 9V jack on the back of the
MD-1150.
• Set the volume to the lowest setting
before you begin listening. After you
begin listening, adjust the volume to
a comfortable level.
2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.
• Do not listen at extremely high vol-
ume levels. Extended high-volume
listening can lead to permanent
hearing loss.
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• Once you set the volume, do not
increase it. Over time, your ears
adapt to the volume level, so a vol-
ume level that does not cause dis-
comfort might still damage your
hearing.
CONNECTING AN
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER
To amplify your MD-1150’s sound, you
can connect it to an external amplifier
(not supplied) using an audio cable (not
1
4
supplied) with a / -inch (6.35-mm) plug.
To connect an external amplifier to your
1
4
keyboard, insert the cable’s / -inch
(6.35-mm) plug into the PHONES/OUT-
PUT jack on the back of the keyboard,
and connect the cable’s other end to the
amplifier’s input jack(s) (such as AUX IN
or TAPE IN).
Your local RadioShack store sells a full
line of amplifiers, speakers, and connec-
tion cables.
USING THE MUSIC STAND
To easily view sheet music while playing
your keyboard, insert the supplied music
stand into the slot on the top back panel.
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OPERATION
SONG
(Partial Control View)
MAIN VOLUME
POWER/MODE
PLAY/PAUSE
• To select an auto-rhythm, see
“Using the Preset Auto-Rhythms”
on Page 15.
BASIC OPERATION
1. To turn on the keyboard, set
POWER/MODE to NORMAL. The
POWER/MODE indicator and the
display light.
• To play auto accompaniment, see
“Using Auto Accompaniment” on
Page 17.
Note: To save power when operat-
ing on batteries, the keyboard auto-
matically turns off after about 6
minutes if you do not press a key. To
turn on the keyboard again, set
POWER/MODE to OFF then back to
NORMAL.
3. Repeatedly press MAIN VOLUME
or
to increase or decrease the
volume.
The
current
setting
appears.
Notes:
• The keyboard’s volume ranges
from 0 (no sound) to 9 (maxi-
mum). Each time you turn on the
keyboard, the volume is set to 7.
2. To hear a sample of the MD-1150’s
many sounds, play a prerecorded
tune (see “Playing the Prerecorded
Tunes” on Page 11). To make your
own music, simply begin playing the
keyboard.
• To quickly change the volume set-
ting, hold down MAIN VOLUME
or
.
Notes:
• To quickly return to the default
volume setting of 7, press both
MAIN VOLUME buttons at the
same time.
• The
keyboard
automatically
selects the tone PIANO 1 (No. 00)
when you turn the power on. To
select
a
different tone, see
• The volume level differs depend-
ing on the tone, accompaniment,
or song you selected.
“Selecting/Playing a Preset Tone”
on Page 14.
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4. To turn off the keyboard, set
POWER/MODE to OFF. The POWER/
MODE indicator and the display turn
off.
Or, you can press + or – to move to
the next higher or lower numbered
tune.
Notes:
• Precede a single-digit number
with a 0. For example, to select
08 (“Killing Me Softly with His
Song”) press 0 8.
Cancelling Auto Power Off
To have the keyboard not automatically
turn off during a session, turn on the
keyboard while holding down TONE.
• If you enter an incorrect first digit,
press SONG to clear your entry,
then enter the correct digit.
The next time you turn the keyboard off
then back on again, it will automatically
turn off after about 6 minutes.
3. Press PLAY/PAUSE to start playing
the tune.
You can change the tune by repeat-
ing Step 2 even while a tune is play-
ing. The new tune immediately
begins to play.
PLAYING THE
PRERECORDED TUNES
As a tune plays, the display shows:
You can listen to any of the 100 tunes
that come prerecorded in the keyboard,
or you can turn off a tune’s melody or
accompaniment and play along on the
keyboard.
• a “score” to show you the notes
that are playing (right side of the
display)
• a “keyboard” to show you the fin-
gering and which keys are
pressed (bottom of the display)
Playing Back a Prerecorded
Tune
• a “metronome” to show you the
selected tempo — the metro-
nome’s bar swings along with the
tempo you selected, and the
black dots above the metronome
show the beat count in the mea-
sure
1. Press SONG. An indicator appears
next to SONG on the display and the
number of the current tune appears.
Note: The keyboard always selects
the tune “(Everything I Do) I Do It for
You” (No. 00) the first time you
press SONG after turning the power
on.
• the chord name (except for tunes
70 to 99) to the center right of the
display
2. Choose
a
tune from the 100
• “play” indicator ( ) to the upper
left of the display
SONGS list and enter its two-digit
number on the keypad.
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TONE
RHYTHM
ACCOMP
VOLUME
START/STOP
TEMPO
ON/OFF
REW
FF
Note: Each tune plays a different
preset tone for the melody, but you
can change to another tone even
while the tune is playing. Follow the
steps under “Selecting/Playing a
Preset Tone” on Page 14 to select a
different tone.
Prerecorded Tunes, supplied with
your MD-1150. Refer to this sheet to
count the number of measures to
skip.
To change the tempo, press TEMPO
or . The current tempo setting
appears.
4. Use MAIN VOLUME to adjust the
Notes:
overall volume as desired.
• To quickly slow down or speed up
To adjust only the accompaniment
volume (except tunes 70 to 99),
press ACCOMP VOLUME then enter
the desired volume level using the
number keys (between 0 and 9) or
press + or – within 5 seconds.
the tempo, hold down TEMPO
or
.
• To reset the tempo to its default
(original) speed, press TEMPO
or
at the same time.
5. To move to a particular section of a
• Tunes 70 to 99 are arranged so
the tempo changes during play.
However, if you select a tempo
other than the one you previously
selected, those tunes play in the
newest tempo.
tune, hold down REW or FF during
play. The indicator (
or
)
appears along with the play indica-
tor ( ). The keyboard sounds a
beep for each measure. When you
reach the section you want, release
REW or FF to resume play.
6. To temporarily stop playing the tune,
press PLAY/PAUSE again.
appears. To stop the tune com-
pletely, press STOP.
Hint: You can find the scores for
most of the prerecorded tunes in the
Sheet Music and Play Guide for the
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Playing Along with a
Prerecorded Tune
Turning Applause Off/On
When you turn off either the melody or
the accompaniment and then play a
tune, applause automatically sounds at
the end of the tune. To turn off the ap-
plause, hold down STOP and press ei-
ther ON/ OFF LEFT or ON/OFF RIGHT.
Apls=Off appears. To turn the ap-
plause on again, press the same but-
tons. Apls=On appears.
Follow these steps to have the keyboard
not play the melody of a prerecorded
tune, so you can!
1. Select and enter the number of the
tune you want to play.
2. Press ON/OFF RIGHT to turn off the
melody. Press ON/OFF LEFT to turn
off the accompaniment.
Notes:
Consecutively Playing Back
the Tunes
• Tunes 70 to 99 are piano solo
tunes. You can turn off either the
right-hand or left-hand portion,
but not both.
To have the keyboard play all 100 prere-
corded tunes consecutively, press either
TONE or RHYTHM, then press PLAY/
PAUSE. The keyboard plays the tunes in
sequence starting with Tune 00.
• If you select tunes 00 through 69
and turn off both the melody and
accompaniment, the keyboard
plays an obliggato (a simple
background accompaniment).
To stop consecutive playback, press
STOP or START/STOP.
3. Press PLAY/PAUSE to start play.
4. Adjust the tempo and volume as
desired.
USING THE PRESET
TONES
5. Play along with the tune on the key-
board.
Your keyboard can sound like 100 differ-
ent musical instruments or sound ef-
fects. The name and two-digit number
for each preset tone is listed on the 100
TONES list on the keyboard’s top panel.
Note: You can turn the melody on or
off by repeating Step 2 even while
the current tune is playing.
6. The tune you selected plays contin-
uously until you press STOP. To
temporarily stop the tune, press
PLAY/PAUSE again. To stop the tune
completely, press STOP.
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Notes:
2. To play a different tone, choose a
preset tone from the 100 TONES list
and enter its two-digit number on
the keypad. As you press the keys,
the selected digits appear.
• The keyboard has 16-note (maxi-
mum) polyphonic sound. This
means that you can play up to 16
different notes at the same time with
most of the keyboard’s preset tones.
Some of the keyboard’s preset
tones, however, are capable of only
8-note polyphony.
Or, you can use + or – to move to
the next higher or lower numbered
tone.
Notes:
• Most tones on this keyboard have
been recorded and processed using
a technique called digital sampling.
To ensure a high level of tonal qual-
ity, samples are taken in the low,
mid, and high ranges and are then
combined to sound amazingly close
to the originals. You might notice
very slight differences in volume or
sound quality for some tones when
you play them at different positions
on the keyboard. This is an unavoid-
able result of multiple sampling and
is not a malfunction.
• Precede a single-digit number
with a 0. For example, to select
ELEC PIANO 1 (No. 04), press 0
4.
• If you enter an incorrect first digit,
press TONE to clear your entry,
then enter the correct digit.
3. Play the keyboard to hear the
selected tone and adjust MAIN VOL-
UME to the desired level.
4. To select a different tone, repeat
Steps 1 and 2.
• Some sound effect tones, such as
PERCUSSION (No. 99), do not fol-
low the musical scale when played,
but change effect as you play them
in different octaves on the keyboard.
Keyboard Split Tones
The preset tones numbered 90 through
96 on your keyboard let you automati-
cally play two different musical instru-
ments or sound effects independently
on opposite sides of the keyboard.
Selecting/Playing a Preset
Tone
The instrument listed first in the tone’s
name plays on the left half of the key-
board (below middle C). The instrument
listed next plays on the right half of the
keyboard (above middle C). For exam-
ple, BS/PNO (No. 90) plays a bass tone
on the left half of the keyboard and a pi-
ano tone on the right.
1. Press TONE. TONE and the current
tone’s number appears.
Note: Each time you turn the key-
board on, it automatically selects the
tone PIANO 1 (No. 00).
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Percussion Sounds
PERCUSSION (No. 99) lets you play the 39 different percussion sounds shown here.
The symbol for each sound appears above the corresponding key on the keyboard.
Note: When you select the Fingered or Concert
Chord mode, the keys in the lower 11/2 octaves be-
come the accompaniment keys and do not produce
percussion sounds. See “Using Auto Accompani-
ment” on Page 17.
You can play a preset auto-rhythm on
the keyboard in any of the following
Layered Tones
The preset tones numbered 80 through
89 on your keyboard let you automati-
cally play two different layered tones at
the same time when you press one key.
For example, STR PNO (No. 80) plays
string and piano tones when you press a
key.
ways:
• select and play a rhythm (see
“Selecting/Playing an Auto-
Rhythm”)
• synchronize the start of a rhythm
with your music (see “Using SYN-
CHRO” on Page 17)
• briefly vary the pattern of a rhythm
(see “Using FILL-IN” on Page 17)
USING THE PRESET
AUTO-RHYTHMS
Your keyboard has 100 preset auto-
rhythms that provide a steady beat for
your music. The name and two-digit
number of each preset auto-rhythm is
listed on the keyboard’s top panel.
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CHORD
BOOK
SYNCHRO/
FILL-IN
START/STOP
3. Press START/STOP to start the
Selecting/Playing an
Auto-Rhythm
selected auto-rhythm.
4. Adjust MAIN VOLUME and ACCOMP
VOLUME to the desired level (see
“Adjusting the Accompaniment Vol-
ume” on Page 18).
1. Press
RHYTHM.
An indicator
appears to the right of RHYTHM and
the number of the current auto-
rhythm appears.
5. To change the auto-rhythm speed,
press TEMPO . or .. The current
tempo setting appears.
Note: Each time you turn on the
keyboard, it automatically selects
the rhythm Funky Pop 1 (No. 00).
Notes:
2. To select a different rhythm, choose
an auto-rhythm from the 100
RHYTHMS list and enter its two-
digit number on the keypad. Or,
repeatedly press + or – to move to
the next higher or lower numbered
rhythm.
• You can adjust the tempo to play
an auto-rhythm from 20 to 255
beats per minute.
• To quickly slow down or speed up
the tempo, hold down TEMPO
or
.
Notes:
• To reset the tempo to its default
(original) speed, press TEMPO
• Precede a single-digit number
with a 0. For example, press 0 9
to select POP BALLAD (No. 09).
and
at the same time.
6. Play the keyboard along with the
auto-rhythm.
• If you incorrectly enter the first
digit of the rhythm, press RHYTHM
to clear the entry and return to the
last selected auto- rhythm.
7. To select a different rhythm, repeat
Steps 1 through 3.
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8. To stop the auto-rhythm, press
USING AUTO
ACCOMPANIMENT
START/STOP again.
The 18 keys with note labels above
them on the left side of the keyboard are
called accompaniment keys.
Using SYNCHRO
This feature lets you synchronize the
start of an auto-rhythm with the begin-
ning of your music.
You can set the keyboard to play two dif-
ferent types of auto accompaniment us-
ing the accompaniment keys.
After you select and enter an auto-
rhythm, press SYNCHRO/FILL-IN. The
bars of the metronome flash on the dis-
play to show the keyboard is in a stand-
by mode.
• Concert Chord — lets you play
chords on the accompaniment keys
using chord formations of from one
to four notes. The number of keys
you press determines the type of
chord that plays (see “Concert
Chord” on Page 18).
Begin playing the keyboard. The key-
board automatically begins to play the
rhythm when you press any key within
1
• Standard Fingering — lets you
play chords on the accompaniment
keys using standard chord forma-
tions of three or four notes (see
“Standard Fingering” on Page 20).
2
the first 1 / octaves of the lower end of
the keyboard (the first 18 keys from the
left side of the keyboard).
Using FILL-IN
Notes:
This feature lets you insert a short (1- to
2-measure) variation in the beat pattern
of a selected auto-rhythm.
• You can use the keyboard’s rhythm
controls (FILL-IN and SYNCHRO)
with both types of auto accompani-
ment.
Simply press SYNCHRO/FILL-IN while
the auto-rhythm is playing. The key-
board inserts a 1- to 2-measure varia-
• After you press the auto accompani-
ment keys, the keyboard plays the
same chord until you press other
keys to play a different chord or
press START/STOP.
tion,
then
the
original
rhythm
automatically resumes at the end of the
current measure.
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two, three, or four accompaniment keys
at the same time.
Adjusting the Accompaniment
Volume
The MD-1150 lets you adjust the volume
of your accompaniment separately from
the overall volume of the keyboard.
Number of Keys
Chord Type
Pressed
Major
1. Press ACCOMP VOLUME. The cur-
rent accompaniment volume setting
appears on the display next to
Acomp Vol.
Minor (m)
2. Within 5 seconds, enter a number
from 0 (no sound) to 9 (loudest) on
the keypad. The number appears on
the display as you press the key.
Or, press – or + to select the next
lowest or highest accompaniment
volume setting.
Dominant
Seventh (7)
To reset the accompaniment volume to
its default value of 7, press – and + at
the same time.
Minor Seventh
(m7)
Note: You can adjust the accompani-
ment volume separately for your key-
board play and prerecorded tune
playback.
The lowest note you play determines the
key of the chord. For example, if the low-
est note is C, the keyboard plays a C
chord.
Concert Chord
The concert chord method lets begin-
ning keyboard players easily select and
play a chord.
Note: You can press any labeled note(s)
to the right of the lowest note in the
chord to produce a minor, a dominant
seventh, or minor seventh chord.
The number of accompaniment keys
you press determines the type of chord
that plays. This chart shows the chord
type that plays when you press one,
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Follow these steps to start concert chord
auto accompaniment.
1. Set POWER/MODE to CONCERT
CHORD.
2. Enter a two-digit auto-rhythm num-
ber.
3. To start the auto-rhythm before the
auto accompaniment, press START/
STOP.
Or, to synchronize the start of the
selected auto-rhythm with your
accompaniment, press SYNCHRO/
FILL-IN.
4. Begin the accompaniment at the
desired interval by pressing the
desired accompaniment key(s).
To play a melody along with the
accompaniment, press any key(s) to
the right of the accompaniment
keys.
5. Adjust the tempo, MAIN VOLUME,
and ACCOMP VOLUME to the
desired levels.
6. To change chords without interrupt-
ing the rhythm, simply press the
auto
accompaniment
key(s)
required to form the new chord.
7. To stop auto accompaniment and
the auto-rhythm, press START/STOP.
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Standard Fingering
The standard fingering method uses standard formations of three or four notes, and
lets the experienced musician play a wider variety of accompaniment chords.
This chart shows the 15 chord types you can play on your keyboard by using stan-
dard fingering.
Major (M)
Minor (m)
Augmented
(aug)
Suspended 4th
(sus4)
Dominant 7th (7)
Minor 7th (m7)
Major 7th (M7)
Minor Half-
Diminished
(m7-5)
Major Half
Dominant
Suspended 4th
(7sus4)
Diminished (7-5)
Major 9th (add9)
Minor 9th
(madd9)
Minor/Major 7th
(mM7)
Diminished
Diminished 7th
(dim7)
Notes:
• You do not have to press the key marked with parentheses on the keyboard in
the preceding chart to produce a 7, m7, M7, mM7, 9, or m9 chord.
• This chart shows only one possible fingering position for each chord. It is possi-
ble to play a chord using several different positions. For example, the following
three fingering positions produce the same C chord.
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• When you play an aug, 7–5, or dim7
chord, the lowest note you play
determines the root of the chord. Be
sure that your fingering correctly
defines the root you want.
7. To stop auto accompaniment and
the auto-rhythm, press START/STOP.
USING THE CHORD BOOK
Note: See “Standard Fingering Chord
Charts” on Page 31 for a list of all the
chords you can play on your keyboard
using standard fingering accompani-
ment.
You can use your keyboard’s chord
book display feature to see which keys
to press and which fingers to use to form
a chord. You can also display the name
of a chord you play.
Follow these steps to start standard fin-
gering auto accompaniment.
Follow these steps to display and sound
a chord.
1. Set POWER/MODE to FINGERED.
1. Press CHORD BOOK.
2. Select and enter an auto-rhythm.
2. Press CLEAR (0) to clear any previ-
ous chord entry.
3. To start the auto-rhythm before your
auto accompaniment, press START/
STOP.
3. If you want to see information about
a major chord while you play it, skip
to Step 4. Otherwise (if the desired
chord name is a minor chord), enter
the chord’s name using that chord’s
keys on the numeric keypad.
Or, to synchronize the start of the
selected auto-rhythm with your
accompaniment, press SYNCHRO/
FILL-IN.
For example, to enter a minor 7–5
chord, press m (8) 7 (9) –5 (2). Or, to
enter 7sus4, press 7 (9) and sus4
(1).
4. Begin the accompaniment at the
desired interval by pressing at least
three accompaniment keys to play
the desired chord.
4. Press the root key on the accompa-
niment keyboard to play the chord.
For example, to play an F# chord,
press the F# key.
To play a melody along with the
accompaniment, press any key(s) to
the right of the accompaniment
keys.
As the chord plays, the display
shows:
5. Adjust the tempo, MAIN VOLUME,
and ACCOMP VOLUME to the
desired levels.
• the chord you entered
6. To change chords without interrupt-
ing the rhythm, simply press the
auto accompaniment keys required
to form the new chord.
• the keys to press to form the
chord (on the bottom “keyboard”)
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• the fingers you need to use to
play the chord (on the center
“hands”)
• the notes that make up the chord
(on the staff display)
5. Use – or + to scroll through the
chords associated with the root
chord you entered in Step 3. Or,
press a different root key to see the
chords based on that key.
Notes:
• If the chord is not recognized by
the keyboard, only
appears on the display.
a
dash
• Since the keyboard automatically
changes some chords so you can
play them on the accompaniment
keyboard, the keyboard might dis-
play some chords in inverted
form.
6. Using the center “hands” as a guide,
play the displayed chord on the key-
board.
7. When you have finished, press
CHORD BOOK to turn off chord
book.
To display the name of the chord you
play, press CHORD BOOK, then play the
chord on the accompaniment keyboard.
The display shows the chord name and
other information.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
display decreases or increases by 1
(semitone).
CHANGING KEYS
The keyboard automatically selects the
key of middle C each time you turn it on.
As you raise the key, 1 is C#, 2 is D,
and so on. As you lower the key, –1
is B, –2 is A#, –3 is A, and so on.
For added flexibility as you play, the
keyboard lets you change (transpose)
the musical key in which it plays.
Notes:
• You can also use the number key-
pad to quickly raise the key. Simply
press the semitone change value (1
to 5).
Note: You cannot change the key while
a prerecorded tune is selected or play-
ing.
• The keyboard automatically resets
the key to the default value of 0
(middle C) each time you play a pre-
recorded tune.
1. Repeatedly press TRANSPOSE/
TUNE/MIDI until Trans and the cur-
rent key setting appear.
TRANSPOSE/TUNE/MIDI
• Each preset tone plays within a
specified range. If a key change
causes a note to exceed its range,
the same note sounds in the nearest
octave.
• When you select preset tones 90
through 96 after changing the key,
the keyboard split point changes
accordingly (see “Keyboard Split
Tones” on Page 14).
Note: The number on the display is
the number of “semitones” to which
the keyboard is set, compared to its
default key. A semitone is a mea-
surement that represents the acous-
tical interval between the tones of
any two keys on the keyboard.
• Changing the key does not affect
the PERCUSSION (No. 99) preset
tone.
For
example,
the
difference
TUNING THE KEYBOARD
between C and C# or B and B# is
one semitone. You can transpose
the key down 6 semitones (to an F#)
and up 5 semitones (to an F) — a
full octave.
Although your keyboard never goes out
of tune, it does let you adjust its pitch to
match other instruments or musical re-
cordings.
2. Within 5 seconds, press – or + to
lower or raise the key. Each time
you press – or +, the number on the
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Note: You cannot tune the keyboard
while a prerecorded tune is displayed or
playing.
you strike the key(s), so you can add
emotion to your music.
If you want to turn off this feature, press
TOUCH RESPONSE so its indicator dis-
appears.
Follow these steps to tune the keyboard.
1. Repeatedly press TRANSPOSE/
TUNE/MIDI until the display shows
Tune and the current pitch setting.
Note: The number on the display is
the number of “cents” to which the
keyboard is currently tuned, com-
pared to its default pitch. A cent is
the measurement that represents
the acoustical interval between two
tones. 1200 cents equal 1 octave.
You can tune the keyboard to within
50 cents (101 levels) of its default
pitch.
TOUCH
RESPONSE
To turn on touch response again, press
TOUCH RESPONSE so its indicator ap-
pears.
Notes:
2. Within 5 seconds, repeatedly press
– or + to lower or raise the key-
board’s pitch. Each time you press
the key, the number on the display
decreases or increases by 1 (cent).
• The touch response setting does not
affect auto accompaniment or
received MIDI data.
• The MIDI data sent out from the
MD-1150 is affected by the touch
response setting.
Notes:
• You can use the number keypad to
raise the pitch by entering the cent
change value.
USING A SUSTAIN PEDAL
• The keyboard automatically resets
the tuning pitch to the default value
of 00 (cents) each time you turn off
the keyboard or play the pre-
recorded tunes.
For added flexibility and control as you
make music, you can connect an option-
al sustain pedal (not supplied), available
through your local RadioShack store. A
sustain pedal lets you sustain the key-
board’s sound.
USING TOUCH RESPONSE
To connect a sustain pedal to your MD-
1150, insert the plug on the pedal’s cord
into the SUSTAIN jack on the back of the
keyboard.
The MD-1150 has a touch response fea-
ture that lets you adjust the volume of
your music’s tone based on how hard
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USING MIDI
Your MD-1150 includes a feature called
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Inter-
face). MIDI is the universal standard for
sending and receiving performance data
between all types of electronic musical
instruments, regardless of the manufac-
turer.
Your MD-1150 has MIDI OUT and MIDI IN
terminals.
MIDI OUT
Using MIDI, you can play music on your
MD-1150 and another instrument at the
same time while pressing the keys on
only one, record your music to a se-
quencer, acquire a wider selection of
preset tones from a sound module, and
much more.
MIDI IN
ABOUT MIDI
The cable that connects MIDI devices
does not actually carry sound between
them, like a speaker wire carries sound
from a receiver to a speaker. Instead,
MIDI-equipped devices communicate
with each other using digital codes (in-
structions). One MIDI device sends digi-
tal instructions representing exactly
what is being played on it. The other
MIDI device receives and translates
those instructions, then produces (or
records) the sound exactly as it was
played on the first device.
Every MIDI-equipped instrument has
MIDI OUT and IN terminals, and some
also have a MIDI THRU terminal. Each
of these terminals serves a different pur-
pose.
MIDI OUT sends MIDI data to (“talks to”)
the other MIDI instrument(s).
MIDI IN receives (“listens to”) MIDI data
sent by the other MIDI instrument(s).
MIDI THRU lets you connect (“network”)
additional MIDI instruments, and sends
along to other MIDI devices a copy of all
data it receives through its MIDI IN ter-
minal.
MAKING THE MIDI
CONNECTIONS
To connect your MD-1150 to another
MIDI-equipped device, you must use a
MIDI cable, available at your local Ra-
dioShack store.
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Cautions:
• For detailed specifications of the
MIDI function, see the “MIDI Imple-
mentation Chart” on Page 34.
• Always turn off power to your MD-
1150 and the other MIDI device
before you connect or disconnect
MIDI cables.
Note On/Off — specifies which keys are
pressed (Note On) or released (Note
Off). Also includes how loud a note is
played as a value from 0 to 127.
• As you make the cable connections,
be sure to align the MIDI cable pins
with the matching holes on your
keyboard’s MIDI OUT and MIDI IN ter-
minals. If you have trouble plugging
in the cable, do not force it! You
might damage the plug or the instru-
ment.
Notes:
• The pitch of a note depends on the
tone that is being used, as shown in
the “Note Table” on Page 33.
• If the keyboard receives a “request”
to play notes outside of its range
(higher or lower), it automatically
selects the same note in the nearest
octave.
To send MIDI data from your keyboard,
use a MIDI cable to connect the MD-
1150’s MIDI OUT terminal to the other
device’s MIDI IN terminal.
To receive MIDI data on your keyboard,
use a MIDI cable to connect the MD-
1150’s MIDI IN terminal to the other de-
vice’s MIDI OUT terminal.
Program Change — specifies the tone.
The keyboard sends program change
data in the range of 0 to 99, correspond-
ing to tone numbers. It receives data
within the same range if GM tone map-
ping is set to N, or in the range of 0 to
127 if GM tone mapping is set to G. In
the latter case, tones in the range of 100
to 127 are translated to the closest tone
that the keyboard has.
Note: You do not need to make both
connections if you are only either send-
ing or receiving.
MIDI DATA
Pitch Bend — supplies pitch bend infor-
mation. The keyboard’s pitch changes
as it receives a Pitch Bend message
through the MIDI IN terminal.
Your MD-1150 can send and receive
several different types of MIDI data. The
MD-1150’s tones, rhythms, and other
types of MIDI data are sent automatical-
ly as you play.
Control Change — adds effects such
as vibrato and volume changes applied
during keyboard play. The message in-
cludes a control number (the effect type)
and a control value (the on/off and depth
of the effect).
Notes:
• The MD-1150’s prerecorded tunes
cannot be sent as MIDI data.
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Here is the data that can be received
with this keyboard and the correspond-
ing control number.
Tone Map — sets the range of program
change values received/recognized by
this keyboard.
1. Repeatedly press TRANSPOSE/
Control
Number
TUNE/MIDI
until
TonMap=N
Effect
appears.
2. Within 5 seconds, press – or + to
Modulation
Volume
1
7
select the setting you want.
N: Normal Tone Map. This setting
allows receipt of 0 to 99 program
changes. Each program change
corresponds to one of the key-
board’s prerecorded tones.
Pan
10
64
Hold1 (Sustain)
The MD-1150 can send Hold1 Control
Change data only when you connect a
sustain pedal and press it.
G: General MIDI Tone Map. This
setting allows receipt of all 0 to 127
program changes. Any data over
100 are translated to the closest
tone the MD-1150 has. See “Note
Table” on Page 33 for details.
CHANGING MIDI
SETTINGS
Select G when you listen to General
MIDI data from an external device.
The MD-1150 lets you change two MIDI
parameters, Tone Map and Keyboard
Channel.
Keyboard Channel — sets the channel
for sending MIDI data to an external de-
vice (Default: 01). The MD-1150 re-
ceives MIDI data on channels 1 through
4 and 10 only. The data received on oth-
er channels are ignored. For transmis-
sion of MIDI data, you can use any of 16
channels.
1. Repeatedly press TRANSPOSE/
TUNE/MIDI until Keybd Ch appears.
2. Within 5 seconds, press – or + to
select the channel you want.
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the loudest. A zero (0) means the key is
released. Your keyboard can send and
receive all volume levels from 0 through
127.
NOTES ABOUT THE MIDI
IMPLEMENTATION
CHART
The “MIDI Implementation Chart” on
Page 34 illustrates the details of the key-
board’s MIDI function. An O in the chart
means that the keyboard has this fea-
ture; an X means it does not have this
feature. The following notes explain
what the keyboard can do.
9n — This means that the Note On mes-
sage is 9 hexadecimal, and n is the
channel number.
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 26.
Basic Channel — MIDI uses up to 16
channels to exchange data. As in a TV
broadcast, different channels send dif-
ferent data. The keyboard can send data
in any of 16 channels, but receives data
only on channels 1 through 4 or 10.
Program Change
—
This feature
changes the preset sounds. Each sound
number corresponds to a program num-
ber between 0 and 127. For more infor-
mation, see “MIDI Data” on Page 26.
Mode — The chart shows that Mode 3 is
OMNI OFF, POLY. This means the key-
board sends and receives polyphonic
data on only one channel at a time.
Note Number — This number repre-
sents each key of the keyboard. The
lowest number (0) is five octaves below
middle C. Since the keyboard’s lowest
note is two octaves below middle C and
the highest is three octaves above mid-
dle C, your keyboard can send note
numbers between 36 and 96 and re-
ceive note numbers from 0 through 127.
The keyboard automatically assigns any
key outside its range to a key within its
key range.
Velocity — This number shows how
fast the key was pressed, or how loud
the note should sound. Pianissimo (1) is
the lowest velocity, Fortissimo (127) is
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If your MD-1150 is not performing as it should, these suggestions might help. If you
still cannot solve the problem, take the keyboard to your local RadioShack store for
assistance.
Trouble
Possible Cause
Remedy
No sound, even if keys are
pressed.
The keyboard has turned off
automatically.
Set
to
POWER/MODE OFF
then ON again.
Volume is turned down.
Repeatedly press
MAIN
to increase
VOLUME
the volume.
Headphones are connected. Disconnect headphones.
Power supply problem.
Check the power supply.
• Are battery symbols (+/
–) facing correctly?
• Are the batteries fresh?
• Is the AC adapter con-
nected properly?
You are pressing too few
accompaniment keys while
Set
to
POWER/MODE
or
NORMAL CONCERT
is set to
.
POWER/MODE
CHORD
.
FINGERED
Press 3 or 4 keys to form a
chord while
POWER/MODE
is set to
.
FINGERED
No sound when connected
to an external amplifier.
Volume is turned down.
Repeatedly press
MAIN
to increase
VOLUME
the volume.
Defective connection cord.
Replace the connection
cord.
The key or tuning does not
match when playing along
with another MIDI instru-
ment.
The tuning or transpose
parameter is set to a value
other than 0 or 00.
Set the tuning or transpose
to 0 or 00.
No sound when receiving
and playing MIDI data.
MIDI cables are not con-
nected properly.
Check the connection.
Bass notes in General MIDI
data are sent out one octave
lower.
Tone map parameter is set
to N.
Set the tone map parameter
to G (see “Changing MIDI
Settings” on Page 27).
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Trouble
Possible Cause
Remedy
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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STANDARD FINGERING CHORD CHARTS
These tables show the left-hand fingering for the chords you play most often.
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Note: You cannot play chords marked with an asterisk (*) in the fingered mode on this keyboard.
This illustration shows which fingers on your left hand match the numbers on the chord charts. The illustra-
tion also appears on your keyboard’s display.
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NOTE TABLE
Legend:
1. Tone number
2. Maximum polyphony
3. Range type (see “Note Table” on Page 33)
4. Corresponding general MIDI number (see “MIDI Data” on Page 26)
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MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART
FUNCTION
TRANSMITTED
RECOGNIZED
1–4, 10
REMARKS
Basic
Default
1
Channel
Changed
1–16
1–4, 10
Mode
Default
Mode 3
Mode 3
Messages
Altered
X
X
❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊
❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊
*
*
1
2
Note
Number:
36–96
❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊
0–127
36–96
Depends on tone
No relation
*
1
True voice
Velocity
Note ON
Note OFF
O 9nH v=1–127
X 9nH v=0
O 9nH v=1–127
X 9nH v=0, 8nH v=
*2
After
Touch
Keys
Channels
X
X
X
X
Pitch Bender
X
O
Control
Change
1
X
X
X
X
X
O
X
X
X
O
X
O
O
X
O
X
X
X
Modulation
Data entry
Volume
Pan
Expression
Hold1
RPN LSB, MSB
All sound off
Reset all controller
6, 38
7
10
11
64
100, 101
120
121
*3
*3
Program
Change:
O 0–99
❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊
O 0–127
: Depends on GM
True #
Tone Map setting
When set to N, only
the 100 normal list
tones from 0 to 99 are
received.
❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊❊
When set to G, tone
numbers 0 to 127 are
received. Those that
most closely match
the 100 prerecorded
tones of this keyboard
are mapped to the
applicable tone num-
bers (0 to 99)
System
Exclusive
X
X
System
Common
: Song Pos
: Song Sel
: Tune
X
X
X
X
X
X
System
Real Time
: Clock
: Commands
X
X
X
X
Aux
: Local ON/OFF
: All notes OFF
: Active Sense
: Reset
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Messages
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Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY
Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO
Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY
Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO
O: Yes
X: No
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Optimus MD-1150 Electronic Keyboard is an example of superior design and
craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your keyboard so
you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the keyboard dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Use and store the keyboard only in normal temperature environments.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, dam-
age batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the keyboard away from dust and dirt, which can cause prema-
ture wear of parts.
Handle the keyboard gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage cir-
cuit boards and cases and can cause the keyboard to work improperly.
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your keyboard’s electronic
parts.
Wipe the keyboard with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter-
gents to clean the keyboard.
Modifying or tampering with the keyboard’s internal components can cause a mal-
function and might invalidate its warranty. If your keyboard is not performing as it
should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Number of Keys ...................................................................................................... 61
Polyphonic Sound ................................................................................ 16-note (Max.)
Preset Tones ......................................................................................................... 100
Auto-Rhythms ....................................................................................................... 100
Tempo ............................................................ Adjustable (20–255 Beats Per Minute)
Other ......................................................................................Fill-in and Synchro Start
Accompaniments ................................................................. Concert Chord, Fingered
Prerecorded Tunes .................................................................................... 100 Tunes
Transpose .................................................................................. (F#~C~F: half-notes)
Tuning ................................................................... Adjustable A4 = 440 Hz ±50 cents
3
4
Built-In Speakers .......................................... 4 / Inch (12 cm) × 2 (Output 2W + 2W)
Terminals:
Power Supply ........................................................................................... DC 9V Jack
PHONES/OUTPUT Jack .............................................. Output Impedance: 50 Ohms
Output Voltage: 3.5V (RMS) MAX
MIDI ............................................................................................................... IN, OUT
1
4
SUSTAIN ................................................................................. / -Inch Standard Jack
Power Sources ................................................................................ DC: 6 D batteries
AC: 120V, 60Hz, with AC adapter
Power Consumption .......................................................................................... 7.7 W
3
7
13
8
8
16
Dimensions (HWD) ............................................................ 5 / × 37 / × 14 / Inches
(143 × 961 × 376 mm)
Weight (Without Batteries) ........................................................................... 12 lb 7 oz
(5.7 kg)
Included Accessories .................................................................... Sheet Music Stand
Sheet Music and Play Guide for the Prerecorded Tunes
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to
change and improvement without notice.
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Limited One-Year Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-
ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned
stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra-
dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED
HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE-
SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY
LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR-
MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, IN-
CLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS
OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN-
TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in-
cidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product 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, un-
less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and
labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase
price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop-
erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of
warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the
expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102
04/99
We Service What We Sell
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
10A99
MD1150E-1
Printed in Malaysia
MA9906-A
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