Roland FR-7, FR-5 owner manual Important Safety Instructions

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WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral tri- angle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to per- sons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte- nance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING – When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with a dry cloth.

7.Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accor- dance with the manufacturers instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat reg- isters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that pro- duce heat.

9.Do not defeat safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.

A grounding type plug has two blades and third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched partic- ularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufactur- er.

12.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is re- quired when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normal- ly, or has been dropped.

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 thewires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in yourplug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked withthe 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.

This product must be disposed of separately at your local waste recycling centre.

Do not dispose of in household waste bin.

The technology used in the FR-7 and FR-5 is covered by U.S. Patent No. 6.946.594.

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Contents FR-7/FR-5 OS VersionImportant Safety Instructions FR-7/FR-5 FR-7/FR-5V-Accordion Contents Features Using the unit safely FR-7/FR-5V-Accordion Features Using the unit safely Important notes Strap holder precaution FR-7/FR-5V-Accordion Important notes Important notesPanel descriptions Treble control panelBass control panel Display and master bar Connection panelConnection panel of the FBC-7 Using the Output sockets Setting upConnecting the FR-7/FR-5 to the supplied FBC-7 ConnectionsSwitch it on Switching the power on and offIf you are using the FBC-7 Switch on the receiving audio deviceSwitch on the FR-7/FR-5 Listening to the demo songsSections of your FR-7/FR-5 FR-7/FR-5V-Accordion Setting up First stepsFirst steps Selecting Easy or Full mode Press the EXIT÷JUMP button to return to the MainAbout the Main Typical Main page display looks like thisBassoon Master Bandon Touring the FR-7/FR-5’s sectionsTreble section Accord Oboe ViolinUsing the FR-7/FR-5’s digital effects InstrumentHere is what the caps look like Bass sectionBass section can be played via the Stradella but- tons Press another register to change the soundDisplay now briefly responds with Playing in Free Bass modeSimultaneously press the three registers labeled Free Bass FR-7/FR-5’s Orchestra functionality actually com Using the orchestral soundsOrchestral sounds for the Treble section Orchestra and three for the Bass buttons called RegistersNitely Selecting the Orchestra modeHere is how the drone function works If you press a single gray key see the illustrationReturn to the Main page by pressing EXIT÷JUMP Setting the volume of the Treble orchestral soundAgain play a few notes and listen to the result FR-7/FR-5V-Accordion Setting up Using the orchestral sounds Switching off the Orchestra partSwitching off the Orchestra Bass part Orchestral sounds for the Bass sectionOrchestral sounds for the Chord section Switching off the Orch Chord partThis is not necessary if you are already in Free Bass mode Orchestral sounds for the Free Bass sectionPress the Down button four times Display now responds with Switching off the Orch Free BS partSimultaneously press the three registers in the moddle ValuePitch-related functions Other practical functionsGeneral remark TransposeScale Tuning Noise Edit Valve & ButtonVolume-related functions Using the footswitches Using the FBC-7Connecting the FBC-7 Connecting an optional expression pedalUse BP-24-45 batteries, part no. K2568101 Charging the batteryGeneral remarks about the battery Recharging the battery on the FBC-7 FR-7/FR-5V-Accordion About the FBC-7 Charging the batteryIf the battery fails to last 8 hours or slightly less Using the recharged batterySelecting parameters Selecting parameters using the Jump functionEditing sounds Easy and Full modesProceed with Setting parameter values Selecting parameters via the menuButtons to change the value Setting parameter valuesParameter for editing Function groupTranspose Tuning parametersMaster Tune ScalePress MENU÷WRITE again to jump to the following FR-7/FR-5V-Accordion Editing sounds 1. Tuning parametersScale Assign Ing them Treble Edit parametersIntroduction Register plays Reed TypeHold down UP for a while Register into a different instruTreble Octave Reed VolumeRegister Valve NoiseAftertouch Pitch Reverb Send, 2.9 Chorus Send Delay SendBellows Detune Bass LinkOn the Main page, links are indicated as follows Orchestra LinkOrchestra Chord Link FBS-Flute, FBS-PercOrgan Treble Midi TXCHD-AcGuitar, CHD-AcPiano FBS-AcGuitar, FBS-AcPianoBass Edit parameters ThemOptions are 16’, 8’, 8’-4’, 4’, 2’ Button NoiseKnob to select the desired reed Ume balance for the active reeds see the RegisterBass Midi TX, 3.11 Chord Midi TX Reverb Send, 3.8 Chorus Send Delay SendReed Growl Std~40Saving them Free Bass Edit parametersImportant notes Options are ALL both reeds simultaneously, 16’, 8’ Reverb Send, 4.8 Chorus Send Delay Send Free Bass Midi TXWithout saving them ORC Bass Edit parametersLowest Note Orc Bass Midi TX Orc Bass VolumeReverb Send, 5.5 Chorus Send Delay Send Orchestra Octave Orchestra VolumeORCH. Edit parameters Recognition Reverb Send, 6.5 Chorus Send Delay SendOrchestra Midi TX Messages or only one of themOrc Chord Volume ORC CHD Edit parametersReverb Send, 7.3 Chorus Send Delay Send Orc Chord Midi TXORC FBS Edit parameters Orc FreeBs VolumeReverb Send, 8.3 Chorus Send Delay Send Orc FreeBs Midi TX About the effects parameters SET Common parametersReverb Macro Type If necessary, select another Set by turningAvailable options are Reverb ParametersChorus Macro Type Chorus Parameters Chorus knobDelay Macro Type Delay ParametersMaster Bar Recall System parametersName IconFR-7/FR-5V-Accordion Editing sounds 10. System parameters LCD ContrastPedal Controller Less strength the X stands for extra. StandardBass & Chord Mode Bass & Chord ModeFree Bass Mode Stereo WidthAuto Power OFF Free Bass ModeOrchestra Touch StartupStartup Name Orch. Bs&Ch TouchTreble Release T Battery StatusUtility parameters Copy ALL EffectsCopy SET Copy Reverb, 11.4 Copy Chorus Copy DelayEffects settings, these three parame Bulk Dump ALL, 11.8 Bulk Dump SETRestore SET Treble Reg. on current SetCurrent Set Edit simultaneouslySelect this parameter 11.11 Bass Reg. on Ter to be edited for all Bass registersFreeBass Reg. on current Set Press the EXIT÷JUMP button to return to the Main Midi functions About MidiMidi data always go from OUT to Working with a sequencer and other tone generatorsFR-7/FR-5’s sections use the following Midi chan- nels Sending program changesGlobal Midi parameters Final note regarding sequencersFreeBs, Basic Ch, and Control Ch Press register 1 to select the followingChannel you want to set Be set toSet the module’s Midi receive channel often called RX to Defining the ‘PC’ format Solving Midi buffer problems 12.3 Bellows TX Resolution Important remarks Procedure for setting these parametersMidi parameters for the various sections/parts SectionsOctave CC00, CC32, PCReverb VolumePanpot ChorusSwitch off the sequencer’s Midi Echo or Soft Thru function Archiving your settings via Midi Bulk DumpArchiving your settings with a sequencer AfterT only for the Treble and Orchestra sectionsSending Bulk data back to the FR-7/FR-5 Sending Bulk data back to the FR-7/FR-5 Saving settings using the Write function Miscellaneous functionsUsing Write Press the DATA÷ENTER knob to jump to Selected functionRestoring the factory defaults Switch on the FR-7/FR-5 while holding downTroubleshooting My settings have changed MIDI-related issuesAt power-on, the FR-7/FR-5 displays the follow- ing message Battery for FR-5, spare part for FR-7 Pedal Board Soft Bag SpecificationsSupplied accessories Parameter list 100 Miscellaneous functions Parameter list101 Orchestra Edit102 UtilityDemo Songs 103Factory Sets 104 Rêve d’amour by L. Bruti Luigi BrutiMidi implementation 105106 Midi implementation Bulk Dump107 Midi Implementation Chart 108Information 109Numerics Index110 Bulk111 112 User 1~3Avis 602.00.0152

FR-7, FR-5 specifications

The Roland FR-5 and FR-7 are part of Roland's acclaimed line of digital accordions, known for their innovative technologies and exceptional sound quality. These instruments have been designed to provide musicians with a versatile and rich playing experience, fusing traditional accordion elements with modern digital functionality.

One of the most significant features of both the FR-5 and FR-7 is their advanced digital sound engine. This technology offers a wide array of sounds, including a variety of accordion types, reeds, and orchestral instruments. The sound quality is remarkable, with a high level of fidelity that captures the essence of authentic acoustic instruments. Musicians can easily switch between different instrument sounds, making these accordions perfect for various musical styles and genres.

Both models feature a lightweight and ergonomic design, making them comfortable to play for extended periods. The FR-5 and FR-7 have built-in speakers that provide excellent sound projection, allowing performers to play without the need for external amplification. Furthermore, the onboard effects, such as reverb and chorus, enhance the musical experience, enabling players to add depth and character to their performances.

The user interface on both models is intuitive, with easily accessible controls that allow for quick adjustments while performing. The FR-7 takes it a notch higher with its extensive customizable settings and user memory options, which can store a variety of configurations and preferences for different playing situations.

A standout feature of the FR-7 is its capability for MIDI connectivity, enabling musicians to connect to computers and other digital devices. This opens up a world of possibilities for recording and live performance setups, allowing users to integrate their accordion with software instruments and digital audio workstations.

In terms of playability, the FR-5 and FR-7 offer responsive keyboard action and a range of registers that mimic the sound of traditional accordions. The bellows response is finely tuned, ensuring that players can achieve dynamic expression through their playing style.

Overall, the Roland FR-5 and FR-7 digital accordions represent a perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology, catering to both hobbyists and professional musicians. With their exceptional sound, lightweight design, and cutting-edge features, these instruments are redefining the possibilities of accordion music in contemporary settings. Whether one is performing on stage or practicing at home, the FR-5 and FR-7 deliver an unparalleled playing experience that inspires creativity and passion for music.
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