Roland FP-5 owner manual Connecting to the USB Connector, Connecting Midi Devices, Connectors

Chapter 4 Other Functions

Connecting to the USB Connector

You can use a USB connector to connect the FP-5 to your computer. For more details, refer to the separate “USB Installation Guide.”

*Connecting your computer to the FP-5 for the first time requires installation of the “USB Driver” (on the included CD-ROM) to the computer. For more details, refer to the separate “USB Installation Manual.”

*Only MIDI data can be transmitted using USB.

*To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

*USB cables are not included. Consult your Roland dealer if you need to purchase.

*Turn on the power to the FP-5 before starting up MIDI applications on the computer. Do not turn the FP-5 on or off while any MIDI application is running.

*Do not connect or disconnect the USB cable while the FP-5’s power is on.

*If not using USB, disconnect the USB cable from the FP-5.

*If, during the transmission/reception of data, the computer switches to energy-saving mode or suspended mode, or if the FP-5’s power is switched on or off, the computer may freeze, or the FP-5’s operation may become unstable.

*When using your computer’s sequencer software to record FP-5 performances, we recommend setting the sequencer software’s Soft Thru to “OFF,” or setting MIDI Out mode (p. 51) to “4.”

Connecting MIDI Devices

About MIDI

MIDI stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” and is a worldwide standard for the exchange of performance data (MIDI messages) and other information among electronic instruments and computers.

The FP-5 features a MIDI connector and a computer connector to allow performance information to be exchanged with external devices. Connecting the keyboard to other devices with these connectors provides you with an even greater variety of ways to use your keyboard.

*A separate publication titled “MIDI Implementation” is also available. It provides complete details concerning the way MIDI has been implemented on this unit. If you should require this publication (such as when you intend to carry out byte- level programming), please contact the nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor.

*MIDI cables are not included. Consult your Roland dealer if you need to purchase.

■Connectors

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MIDI Out Connector

Sends data about what is being played on the keyboard and other performance data.

Connect to the MIDI in connector on the external MIDI device.

MIDI In connector

Receives messages sent from external MIDI devices.

Connect to the MIDI Out connector on the external MIDI device.

■Making the Connections

*To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

1.Turn the volume all the way down on the FP-5 and on the device you’re about to connect.

2.Turn off the power to the FP-5 and to the device being connected.

3.Connect a MIDI cable (sold separately) between the MIDI connectors on each device.

4.Switch on the power to the FP-5 and the connected device.

5.Adjust the volume level on the FP-5 and the connected device.

6.You should also set the MIDI settings as needed.

Make the settings for the MIDI send and receive channels (p. 50) and for Local On/Off (p. 50).

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