Roland FP-5 owner manual Do not open or modify in any way the unit or its AC adaptor

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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.

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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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009

•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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•This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could

cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.

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•Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

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Contents Main Features Do 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 Installing the Music StandBefore You Play Turning On the Power Connecting PedalsTurning the Power On and Off Turning Off the Power Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and BrillianceConnecting Headphones Some Notes on Using HeadphonesListening to Demo Songs Hold down the Setup button and press the Split buttonPlaying the Keyboard Playing the Keyboard Listening to Internal SongsPlaying Back All Songs Continuously All Song Play Listening to Each Part Separately Press the Play/Stop button to stop playbackPerforming with a Variety of Sounds Press one of the Tone buttons to choose a Tone GroupSimulating the Creation of Organ Tones Tone Wheel Mode What Are Feet?About the lighting of the Tone Wheel button indicators About Perc Percussion Changing volume of feetSelecting the Footage Hold down the Piano button and press the Strings/Pad Button Performing With Two Layered Tones Dual PlayExample Try Layering Piano and String Tones To exit Dual Play, press either Tone buttonPress the Piano button Press the Split button, getting its indicator to lightExample Let’s try split play with the piano tones To exit Split Play, press the Split button once moreChanging the Upper Tone Changing Tone Group and Tone variationChanging the Keyboard’s Split Point Changing the Lower ToneChanging the Volume Balance for Dual Play and Split Play Use the Balance knob to adjust the volume balancePress the or + buttons to select the touch Changing the Keyboard’s TouchHold down the Transpose button and press the Reverb Button Press the Transpose button or the Reverb buttonChanging 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 Effect type Press the Effects button, getting its indicator to lightAdding a Variety Effects to the Sound Press the or + button to select the effect ResonanceAdding a Spinning Sound to Organ Tones Rotary Effect Changing the Depth of EffectHold down the Effects button and press the or + button Press the Organ button and select the organ toneChanging the Sound’s Pitch in Real Time Pedal Control What Pitch Bend and Modulation DoTransposing the Key of the Keyboard Key Transpose Changing the Tempo Using the MetronomePress the or + button to adjust the tempo Press the Metronome button to have the metronome soundChanging the Volume Changing the Beat of MetronomeWhat You Can Do With Session Partner What is Session Partner?Playing Along with Rhythms What are the FP-5’s Rhythms?Press the Start/Stop button Performing Along With Session PartnerPlaying Along with Rhythms Selecting PartsPress the or + button to select the Rhythm Changing the Volume of a PartSelecting a Rhythm Changing Rhythms As You PerformSelecting a Rhythm’s Chord Progression Press the + and buttons to adjust the tempoChanging a Rhythm’s Tempo To stop the Rhythm, press the Start/Stop button To exit, press the Chord Progression buttonChanging the Stored Measure Count Recording the Chord Progression Chord ProgressionHold down the Chord Progression button and press Rec button Hold down the Setup button and press the ether Tone Button Storing Settings SetupSelecting Stored Settings Press the Setup buttonsPress the Rec button Recording a PerformanceRecording a Performance Recording a Performance Using Session Partner Press the Play/Stop button to stop recordingRecording along with internal songs Recording Selected Track buttonsRecording a Performance Erasing Recorded Performances Hold down the Song button and press the Rec buttonPress one of the flashing buttons How to make settingsOther Functions How the Soft PedalFC2 effects are applied Changing How the Pedal Effects Are AppliedChanging How the Pedals Work How the Sostenuto PedalFC1 effects are appliedChanging the Pitch Lower Tone in Octave Steps Octave Shift Setting the Part to Which Effects Are AddedChanging the Work of the Pedal Control Works of the Soft PedalFC2Adjusting the Tuning Temperament Changing the Velocity When the Key Touch Is Set to FixedTuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master Tuning Press a key corresponding to the keynote Switch to Function mode, and press Metronome buttonChanging the Beat Pattern Press the or + button to change the beat divisionSetting 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 Connecting to Audio EquipmentAbout the FP-5 Sound Generator Connectors Connecting to the USB ConnectorConnecting Midi Devices Making the ConnectionsMidi Send Channel Settings How to Enjoy MidiMidi Settings Switching Local Control On and OffPress the or + button to switch Local Control on and off Setting the Midi Out ModeSwitch to Function mode, and press the Song Button Switch to Function mode, and press the Play Stop buttonOther Functions Transferring the Program Change message Using the Pedal to Switch Setup Pedal shiftPress the or + button to select pedal setting Stop the external sequencerAdjust the volume Making the Settings for the USB DriverSwitch to Function mode, and press the Tone Wheel button Disabling Everything Except Piano Play Panel LockTroubleshooting Case Cause/What to doTroubleshooting SticksError Messages/Other Messages Display MeaningTone List RhythmTone List Tone WheelRhythm 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 → Selecting a Rhythm’s Chord Progression pChord 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 Power on Press the Key Easy Operation ListEasy Operation List 10 11 12 16 17 19 20Midi Implementation Chart Main Specifications Index Index Rec button 38-41Information Avis 03124823 ’05-2-7N
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