Roland FP-3 owner manual For the U.K

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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.

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.

•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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•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 DesignFor the U.K Page Maintenance Power SupplyPlacement Additional PrecautionsContents Panel Descriptions Front PanelRear Panel Panel DescriptionsBefore you begin making connections, confirm Following Before You PlayMaking Connections Installing the Music Stand Before You PlayTurning On the Power Connecting PedalsTurning the Power On and Off Damper PedalTurning Off the Power Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and BrillianceConnecting Headphones Some Notes on Using HeadphonesPlaying Back All Songs Continuously All Song Play Playing the KeyboardListening to Internal Songs Playing the Keyboard 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 Finger the keyboard or press the flashing Tone buttonPerforming With Two Layered Tones Dual Play 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 Use the Tone buttons and the and + buttons to select Tones Changing TonesChanging the Keyboard’s Split Point Hold down the Song button and press the Split button Changing the Volume Balance for Dual Play and Split PlayPress the or + buttons to adjust the volume balance Press the Song buttonPress the or + buttons to select the touch Changing the Keyboard’s TouchHold down the Song button and press the Reverb button Changing the Depth of Chorus Effect Press the Chorus button, getting its indicator to lightAdding Breadth to the Sound Chorus Effect Adding a Spinning Sound to Organ Tones Rotary EffectChanging 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 + ButtonTransposing 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 soundPress the or + button to select the beat Changing the VolumeChanging the Beat of Metronome Press the Tempo/Rhythm buttonWhat is Session Partner? Playing Along with RhythmsPerforming With Chord Parts Performing Along With RhythmsPerforming Along With Drum Sounds Playing Along with RhythmsPress the or + button to select the setting Hold down the Song button and press the Chord buttonTo stop the performance, press the Drums button Selecting a RhythmChanging Rhythms As You Perform What’s a Fill In?Press the Tempo/Rhythm button to have the tempo Displayed Press the + and buttons to adjust the tempoChanging a Rhythm’s Tempo Press the Chord button once more Selecting a Rhythm’s Chord ProgressionHold down the Chord button and press the or + button To stop the Rhythm, press the Drums button Press the or + button to adjust the volume balance Hold down the Song button and press the Drums buttonPress the Rec button Recording a PerformanceRecording a Performance Press the Rec button or the Play button to stop recordingSelect the Tone or Rhythm to be played Recording a Performance Using RhythmsRecording a Performance Press the Drums button to stop recordingRecording a Performance Using Rhythms in Split Play Lit in orange Recording Erasing Recorded Performances Hold down the Song button and press the Rec buttonChanging How the Pedals Work Other FunctionsChanging the Damper Pedal’s Resonance Other Functions Changing How the Pedal Effects Are AppliedChanging the Pitch Lower Tone in Octave Steps Octave Shift Hold down the Song button and press the Voice/Winds button Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master TuningAdjusting the Tuning Press the or + button to change the standard pitchPress the or + button to change the beat division Changing the Beat PatternHold down the Song button and press the Metronome button How to Enjoy Midi Connecting Midi DevicesConnectors Making the ConnectionsSwitching Local Control On and Off Midi SettingsMidi Send Channel Settings Hold down the Song button and press the Guitar/Bass buttonHold down the Song button and press the Strings/Pad button Other Functions Setting the Midi Out ModePress the or + button to select the Midi Out Mode Troubleshooting If you think there’s a problem, read this firstTroubleshooting SticksError Messages/Other Messages Display MeaningTone List PianoRhythm List → Selecting a Rhythm pChord Progression Pattern List PatternChord Progression Pattern List Chord Fingering List DM7Chord Fingering List Internal Song List → Listening to Internal Songs pProfile Internal Song ListEasy Operation List Hold down the Song button and press the buttonMidi Implementation Chart Main Specifications Index Index Memo Information AfricaAvis 02349012 ’02-7-AE2-61N
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