Roland F-100 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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• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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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.

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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 201a 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 PrecautionsChecking the Included Items Main FeaturesIntroduction Check the Parts Assembly ProcedureAssembling the F-100 IntroductionWhen Changing the Orientation of the Speaker Box When Moving the InstrumentWhen Disassembling If the Stand is UnevenApplying the Tempo Setting Sheet Panel DescriptionsContents Connecting Pedals Connecting the AC AdaptorInstalling the Music Stand Before You PlayInstalling the Lid Holders Assembling the LidConnecting Headphones Sold Separately Turning On the PowerAdjusting the Volume Turning Off the PowerSelecting a Song for Playback Listening to the Internal SongsPlaying/Stopping the Internal Songs 4 6 8 9 11 13 15 16 18 20 21 23 25Playing Each Hand Separately Listening to the Internal SongsTone button Piano Harpsichord Organ Strings Playing the KeyboardSelecting the Instrument Sound You Wish to Play Layering Two Instrument Sounds Dual Play Playing the KeyboardAdding Reverberation to Sounds Reverb Effect Sounding the MetronomeChanging the Tempo Example Specifying a TempoAdjusting the Volume Changing the BeatPlaying Rhythm Key Rhythm BeatRecording Your Performance Recording a PerformanceRecording Along with the Rhythm Recording Your PerformanceRecording Along with a Song Selecting and Recording the Track for Each Hand Separately 4, 6 2Erasing a song Erasing Recorded PerformancesErasing a performance from the specified track Disabling Buttons Panel Lock Some Handy FunctionsChanging the Keyboard’s Touch Tone Touch Descriptions Button SensitivitySome Handy Functions Adjusting the Pitch of the Sound Master TuningLowering/ raising the Reference Pitch Setting the Reference Pitch to 442.0 Hz Changing the Volume Balance in Dual PlaySetting the Reference Pitch to 440.0 Hz Changing the Depth of the ReverbAbout the Jacks Connecting to Audio EquipmentRecording procedure Making the ConnectionsMidi In Connector Connecting to Midi DevicesAbout the Midi Connectors Midi Out ConnectorConnecting to Midi Devices Switching Local On/OffSwitching Omni On/Off Receiving on all Midi channels Omni On/OffSet the Midi Channel Transmitting a performance You recordedTroubleshooting Case Cause/RemedyInternal Song List 6 8 9 11 13 15 16 18 20 21 23 25Internal Song List Eb3Midi Implementation Chart Main Specifications Roland Digital PianoOther Functions Functions Assigned to the KeyboardFunctions for Metronome/Rhythm Index NumericsMemo Memo Information AfricaAvis 02901323 ’03-9-7N