Roland FP-2 owner manual Do not open or modify in any way the unit or its AC adaptor

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For the U.K.

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE: NEUTRAL

BROWN: LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.

*Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power- cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

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•Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.

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• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.

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•Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland

Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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• Never use or store the unit in places that are:

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

•Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are

•Humid; or are

•Exposed to rain; or are

•Dusty; or are

•Subject to high levels of vibration.

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•This unit should be used only with a rack or stand that is recommended by Roland (p. 9).

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•When using the unit with a rack or stand recom- mended by Roland, the rack or stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a rack or stand, you still need to make sure that any location you choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that will properly support the unit, and keep it from

wobbling.

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•Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the

installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

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•Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.

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•Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and

short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!

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Contents Main Features Stylish, Light, Compact DesignDo not open or modify in any way the unit or its AC adaptor Protect the unit from strong impact. Do not drop it Maintenance Power SupplyPlacement Additional PrecautionsContents Panel Descriptions Front PanelRear Panel Panel DescriptionsMaking Connections Connect the supplied Power Cord to the supplied AC adaptorBefore You Play Before you begin making connections, confirm the followingConnecting Pedals Installing the Music StandUsing the stand Connecting Headphones Turning the Power On and OffAdjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance Turning On the PowerHold down the Reverb button and press the Effects button Playing the KeyboardListening to Demo Songs Voice/GM2 SctPlaying the Keyboard Listening to Internal SongsPlaying Back All Songs Continuously All Song Play Page Press the or + button to select a Tone from the Tone Group Performing with a Variety of SoundsPress one of the Tone buttons to choose a Tone Group Hold down the Piano button and press the Strings/Pad Button Performing With Two Layered Tones Dual PlayChanging the Tone variations To exit Dual Play, press either Tone buttonTo exit Split Play, press the Split button once more Press the Split button, getting its indicator to lightPress the Piano button Changing Tone Group and Tone Variation Changing the Lower ToneChanging the Keyboard’s Split Point Changing the Volume Balance for Dual Play and Split PlayUse the Balance knob to adjust the volume balance Press the or + buttons to select the touch Changing the Keyboard’s TouchHold down the Effects button and press the Transpose Button Press the Effects button or the Transpose buttonChanging the Velocity When the Key Touch Is Set to Fixed Changing the Depth of Reverb Effect Press the Reverb button, getting its indicator to lightAdding Reverberation to Sounds The Reverb Effect Hold down the Reverb button and press the or + ButtonChanging the Depth of Effect Press the Effects button, getting its indicator to lightAdding a Variety Effects to the Sound Hold down the Effects button and press the or + buttonPress the Organ button and select the organ tone Transposing the Key of the Keyboard Key Transpose Press the corresponding keyChanging the Tempo Using the MetronomeChanging the Volume 21,3 Boosting the Low-Frequency Range Sound ControlChanging the Tonal Quality Equalizer Press the Equalizer buttonWhat is Session Partner? Playing Along with RhythmsPress the Start/Stop button Performing Along With Session PartnerPlaying Along with Rhythms While holding down the Part button, press the or + buttonPress the Part button Selecting a RhythmSelecting Parts Press the or + button to select the RhythmSelecting a Rhythm’s Chord Progression Press the or + buttons to adjust the tempoChanging a Rhythm’s Tempo To stop the Rhythm, press the Start/Stop button To exit, press the Chord Progression buttonRecording the Chord Progression Chord Progression Hold down the Chord Progression button and press Rec buttonStoring Settings Setup Selecting Stored SettingsPress the Rec button Recording a PerformanceRecording a Performance Press the Play/Stop button to stop recording Recording a Performance Using Session PartnerRecording a Performance Recording Selected Track buttons Recording along with internal songsErasing Recorded Performances Hold down the Display button and press the Rec buttonHow to Make Settings Other FunctionsHow the Soft PedalFC2 effects are applied Changing How the Pedal Effects Are AppliedChanging How the Pedals Work How the Sostenuto PedalFC1 effects are appliedWorks of the Soft PedalFC2 Switch to Function mode p , and press the Effects buttonChanging the Effect Type Works of the Sostenuto PedalFC1Switch to Function mode p , and press Piano button Setting the Part to Which Effects Are AddedTuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master Tuning Changing the Pitch Lower Tone in Octave Steps Octave ShiftChanging the Beat Metronome Adjusting the Tuning TemperamentSwitch to Function mode p , and press Transpose button Press the or + button to change the temperamentSetting the Chord Display On or Off Setting the Intro and Ending On or OffSetting the Root Note of the Chord Progression Fixing a Set Chord ProgressionConnection Examples Changing the Equalizer SettingsConnecting to Audio Equipment GainConnecting to the USB Connector About the FP-2 Sound GeneratorHow to Enjoy Midi Connecting Midi DevicesConnectors Making the ConnectionsSwitching Local Control On and Off Midi SettingsMidi Send Channel Settings Press the or + button to select the transmission channelPress the or + button to switch Local Control on and off Setting the Midi Out ModeUsing the Pedal to Switch Setup Pedal shift Press the or + button to select the Midi Out ModePress the or + button to select pedal setting Using the V-LINK functionHow to Use the V-LINK Stop the external sequencerAdjust the volume Making the Settings for the USB DriverTurn on the power once again Disabling Everything Except Piano Play Panel LockTroubleshooting Case Cause/What to doTroubleshooting SticksError Messages/Other Messages Display MeaningTone List OrganTone List Rhythm Set List Pop Drum Set Jazz Drum Set Vox Drum Set House Drum SetGM2 Room Set GM2 Power Set GM2 Electric Set GM2 Jazz Set GM2 Brush Set Rhythm List Genre Chord Beat Progression Pattern NoChord Progression Pattern List Chord ProgressionChord Progression Pattern List Chord Fingering List DM7Chord Fingering List GM7 AM7 Internal Song List → Listening to Demo Songs pInternal Song List Not Stored Settings Settings Stored in the SetupStored Settings Easy Operation List You want to ButtonsEasy Operation List Function Mode 3, 4M=1Active Sense Reset ModeMain Specifications Index Index Session Partner 27-28Information Africa03458634 ’04-12-4N For Canada
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