Suzuki Qc-1 Manual de usuario

SUZUKI Q CHORD

Owners Manual

MODEL QC-1

THANK YOU & CONGRATULATIONS

Also remember that clinical studies the world over have shown

that playing a musical instrument has many benefits for both body

and soul. It utilizes and strengthens portions of your brain that

are not normally used in everyday activities.

Take a few moments now to start to find the hidden creative

musical side that we all have within.

QCards

Q Chord

Welcome to a new and exciting way to make music, that’s

creative,mindexpanding andfun.

Every music lover has dreamed of playing with an orchestra or

performing in a band. The Suzuki Corporation, MIDI Hits andTune

1000 have worked together to combine the latest sound card

technology with your favorite songs.The availability of these

professionally produced,optional, song cartridgesnowenableyou

to have a truly heightened, interactive musical experience right out

of the box.

The Q Chord contains the latest technological advancement’s

that now enables everyone to play or create music. It offers the

ultimate combination of musical instrument and technology in a

lightweight,portableand dynamicsoundingpackageneverbefore

available.

All of the Q Chord’s features and functions can be used individu-

ally or in exciting combinations. There is no end to the music you

can make no matter what skill level you aspire too.

This owner’s manual contains easy to follow, step by step instruc-

tion for all Q Chord functions. If you hate to read instruction

manuals, we understandand encourageyoutoplayandexperi-

ment with the instrument and refer to this manual to answer any

questions you have as you create your own personal symphony.

QUICK PLAY - POWER UP

QTIP: After removing the instrument, batteries, and instruction

manual from the packing carton and shipping materials, save the

box and molded foam insert for later use. It’s a great way to store

ortransportyourinstrument.

Let’s power up by installing either the enclosed batteries or using

the optional AC adapter QCA (use only the Q Chord QCA

adapter).

Your Q Chord comes complete with 8 batteries (size C, Sum-2 or

R-14) and is ready to use now, right from the box.

Turn the Q Chord over and pull back the 2 plastic tabs and

remove the battery door.

Insert the 8 batteries included in the shipping carton. Use the

diagram on the battery cover to make sure you correctly insert

them into the battery cradle.

If there is no power recheck to make sure you have correctly

inserted thebatteries and replacedthe batterydoor.

Press the power button

PLUG IN AC ADAPTER

Plug one end of the AC adapter into the 120v (standard) AC

outlet,while plugging the other end into the Q Chord power

jack on the side of the instrument.

Make sure you only use the QCA adapter. Other adapters could

cause damage to this instrument.See specification page for

further details.

Press the power button

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Jack Connector Panel

QUICK PLAY - DEMO SONG

TheQ Chordhas a built-indemonstrationsong which will immedi-

ately allow you to begin playing along with the song“Michelle”by

theBeatles.

Press the Demo Button.

You should begin to hear the Demo song play.

Make sure that the Power button is already engaged and that the

MasterVolume Knob is set to the 12:00 position or higher.

Followthe stepsbelowandbegin playingnow!

PLAYING ALONGWITHTHE DEMONSTRATION SONG

Slide your thumb or index finger up the strumplate.

Continue to slide or tap your fingers up the strumplate at your own

pace.

You are nowplaying along with the band!

Play along with this Demo to get familiar with the sounds you can

make as you strum the Strumplate in various different ways.

Q-TIP: Laterwe will explain manyfun andinteresting playing

techniques and set ups.

For example:how to select and play one of the 100 different

strumplate voices available, plus different sustain settings and

strumplateplayingtechniques.

Playing along with this Beatles song is similar to playing along

with one of the optional song cartridges.

The amount of orchestration varies from song to song. Some

have full big band orchestra will others like the demo song

“”Michelle”,” use the same instruments as the original recording.

As stated above there are many fun, exciting and challenging

ways to practice, play and perform, the wide variety of song titles

thatare availableonthe manyoptional song cartridges.

Press the Auto Chord button once.

This will turn off the Chord Plus LED.This will eliminate the

melodyline from the Demo song.

1PLAYING ALONGWITH CERTAIN BAND MEMBERS

The Q Chord has the ability to play prerecorded song cartridges

called“Q Cards.” You can play along with these song cartridges

just like you are playing along with the demo song.

Listed below are more fun ways to play along with the demo song.

Strum or tap the Strumplate with your thumb or fingers.

Try taping your fingers to the beat of the music. Play around

using different finger and or thumb activity.

QTIP: With the Chord Plus turned off you may want to actively

strum or tap the strumplate to make up for the missing notes.

There are many different ways to play along with the band on this

demosong.

You can play with any member of the Q Chord band or any

combination of Q Chord band members. Or you can play solo by

yourself.

For example:You could play with just the drummer and the bass

player.

There are many combinations that we will detail later in this

manual.

Press the Demo Button.

You should begin to hear the Demo song play.

This time without hearing the melody line of the demo song.

QUICK PLAY - DEMO SONG continued

QUICK PLAY - SONG CARTRIDGE (optional)

1PLAYING ALONGWITHTHE SONG CARTRIDGES

The Q Chord has the ability to play prerecorded song cartridges

called“Q Cards.” To play one of these optional cartridges follow

the simple instructions shown below. For more advanced play see

the Song Cartridge section later in this manual.

Do not force the Q Card into its connection, it should insert

properly when firmly pressed. Make sure to insert the open end of

thecartridge,notthe labelend.

When the Song Cartridge is correctly inserted the display will read

“01.”

If you want to play a song other than the first selection press

the UP search button until you reach your desired song.

Remember if the card is not inserted properly then the Q Card

control LCD will not display any digits.

Press the Playbutton.

Make sure that the MasterVolume Knob is set to the 2 o’clock

positionorhigher.

You should hear your selected song.

Strum or tap the Strumplate with your thumb or fingers.

Try taping your fingers to the beat of the music. Play around

using different finger and or thumb activity.

QTIP:There are many different fun and exciting ways that you

can play with this prerecorded music. We will get into more detail

later in this manual.

Remember it’s that simple to play!

1.Plug in the song cartridge

2. Press Play

3. Strum Away!

Turn the power off.

Push the open end of the song cartridge into the Chord Button

end of the Q Chord, marked“Q Card”, as shown. Press in firmly

untilthe Cartridgeis seatedproperly.

Make sure that the label side of the Cartridge is up so that you do

not force it in the wrong way.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Q CHORD - MODEL QC-1

1 THANKYOU & CONGRATULATIONS

2 Q UICK PLAY - SET UP

3 Q UICK PLAY - DEMO SONG

5 Q UICK PLAY - SONG CARTRIDGE (OPTIONAL)

6 TABLE OF CONTENTS

7 CONTROLSAND FUNCTIONS

9EZ PLAY

11 STRUMPLATE

15 STRUMPLATE - EFFECTS

17 STRUMPLATE - PITCH BENDWHEEL

18 ONE FINGER CHORD PLAY

19 MULTI FINGER CHORD PLAY

20 RHYTHMSECTION -DRUMS

23 CHORDMODE - ACCOMPANIMENT

28 PLAYING A SONGWITHTHE BAND

30 ADDITIONAL FEATURES -TRANSPOSE

30 ADDITIONALFEATURES -TUNING

31 ADDITIONAL FEATURES - MIDI EXPANDER

32 ADDITIONAL FEATURES - OCTAVE SHIFT

33 STRUMPLATE - ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTVOICES

35 MELODY KEYBOARD

36 SONG/STYLECARTRIDGES

39 MIDI

42 JACK CONNECTOR PANEL

43 STRUMPLATE INSTRUMENTVOICE LIST

45 WARRANTY

46 SPECIFICATIONS

47 ACCESSORIES

48 NOTES

Use this reference page as you continue to play and add new features and functions.

1. POWER - Main of/off switch

2. DEMO

3. VOLUME - Master Control

MASTERS

4. RHYTHM VOLUME - Up/Down

5. RHYTHM BANK - Indicator

LED’S (two)

6. INTRO/END

7. RHY. LIGHT BAR SEGMENTS

8. RHYTHM SELECT BUTTONS

RHYTHMS

STRUMPLATE

BOTTOMVIEW

9.TEMPO - Up/Down Buttons

10. BASS PORT

11. FILL

12. STRUMPLATE VOLUME

13. STRUMPLATE BANK -

Indicator LED’S (two)

14. STRUMPLATE LIGHT BAR

SEGMENTS (10)

15. STRUMPLATE SELECT

BUTTONS

16. START/STOP - Master Control

17. STRUMPLATE SUSTAIN

18. SPEAKER GRILL

19. STRUMPLATE

CHORD BUTTONS

21.TRANSPOSE BUTTONS

22. CHORD BUTTONS

23.TUNE BUTTONS

24. MIDI EXPANDER CONTROL

25. OCTAVE SHIFT(strmplt.& kybd)

26. STRUMPLATEVOICE BUTTON

20. PITCH BEND WHEEL

EFFECTS BUTTONS

27.VIBRATOBUTTON

28. EZ PLAY BUTTON

29. REVERB BUTTON

40.

41.

42.

39.

38.

Q CARD CONTROL

30. STOP BUTTON

31. PLAY / PAUSE BUTTON

32. TRACK & VOICE # DISPLAY

33. SEARCH DOWN / UP

CHORD MODE

34. CHORDVOL.& DEPTH BUTTONS

35. AUTO & CHORD PLUS BUTTON

36. CHRD. & MANUAL CHRD. BUTTONS

37. BASS & MEL.KYBD.BUTTONS

Q CARD

38. CHORDVOL.& DEPTH BUTTONS

39. AUTO & CHORD PLUS BUTTON

BOTTOMVIEW

40. BASS PORT

41. BATTERY COVER

42.IDENTIFICATIONTAGW/ SN #

2. 4. 6. 8.

1. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.16. 17.18. 19. 20.

26. 28.29.27. 30.31. 32 33. 35. 36. 37.34.

STOP PLAY/PAUSE

22. 25.

24.23.

21.

EZ PLAY

Press the Easy Play button.

The Q Chord’s Chord Mode section will automatically set up the Q

Chord, so that only the chord and strumplate sounds are heard.

EZ PLAY FEATURE

When first starting to play the Q Chord you may want to begin by

engaging the Easy Play button. This function will automatically set

up the Q Chord so that only the selected chord button and the

strumplate will be heard. This basic set up is an ideal way to start

playing anewsong.

Press a Chord Button

You will hear the sustained chord of the button you pressed

sound.

This basic set up is an ideal way to start playing a new song, by

first getting familiar with playing chord buttons of your selected

song.

Strum or tap the Strumplate with your thumb or fingers.

Youshould onlyhear the strumplate andthe engagedchord button.

QTIP: The EZ Play mode is an excellent function to experiment

with the different sounds you can get out of the strumplate by the

different ways that you strum or tap it.

We will show you how to select from the 100 available strumplate

voices, how to add effects and use the pitch bend wheel, later in

thismanual.

We will also explain how you can begin playing your favorite songs.

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