Roland FP-3 owner manual Before You Play, Making Connections

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Before You Play

Making Connections

The FP-3 does not contain an amp or speakers. To hear sound, either connect an amplifier and speakers, or use stereo headphones.

*MIDI cable and stereo headphones are not included. Consult your Roland dealer if you need to purchase accessories such as these.

NOTE

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.

Damper	Soft	R	L (Mono)	R	L (Mono)	On Off
	Out	In	Stereo		Stereo	Power
Pedal	MIDI		Line In		Line Out	DC In 9V
Pedal	MIDI		Line In		Line Out

MIDI devices (p. 42)

Pedal switch (DP-2, DP-6, etc.)

AC adaptor

Expression pedal (EV-5)	CD player,
	CD player,
	audio devices

AC cable

Pedal switch (DP-2, DP-6, etc.)

Stereo set, etc

Power outlet

Speaker with built-in amp, keyboard amp, etc.

1. Before you begin making connections, confirm the

following.

Is the volume level of the FP-3 or connected amp turned all the way down?

Is the power to the FP-3 or connected amp turned off?

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Contents Main Features Stylish, Light, Compact DesignFor the U.K Page Power Supply PlacementMaintenance 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 PlayConnecting Pedals Turning the Power On and OffTurning On the Power Damper PedalAdjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance Connecting HeadphonesTurning Off the Power Some Notes on Using HeadphonesPlaying Back All Songs Continuously All Song Play Playing the KeyboardListening to Internal Songs Playing the Keyboard Performing with a Variety of Sounds Press one of the Tone buttons to choose a Tone GroupPress the or + button to select a Tone from the 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 Changing the Volume Balance for Dual Play and Split Play Press the or + buttons to adjust the volume balanceHold down the Song button and press the Split button 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 Press the Chorus button, getting its indicator to light Adding Breadth to the Sound Chorus EffectChanging the Depth of Chorus Effect Adding a Spinning Sound to Organ Tones Rotary EffectPress the Reverb button, getting its indicator to light Adding Reverberation to Sounds The Reverb EffectChanging the Depth of Reverb Effect Hold down the Reverb button and press the or + ButtonTransposing the Key of the Keyboard Key Transpose Using the Metronome Press the or + button to adjust the tempoChanging the Tempo Press the Metronome button to have the metronome soundChanging the Volume Changing the Beat of MetronomePress the or + button to select the beat Press the Tempo/Rhythm buttonWhat is Session Partner? Playing Along with RhythmsPerforming Along With Rhythms Performing Along With Drum SoundsPerforming With Chord Parts Playing Along with RhythmsPress the or + button to select the setting Hold down the Song button and press the Chord buttonSelecting a Rhythm Changing Rhythms As You PerformTo stop the performance, press the Drums button 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 buttonRecording a Performance Recording a PerformancePress the Rec button Press the Rec button or the Play button to stop recordingRecording a Performance Using Rhythms Recording a PerformanceSelect the Tone or Rhythm to be played 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 Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master Tuning Adjusting the TuningHold down the Song button and press the Voice/Winds button 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 Connecting Midi Devices ConnectorsHow to Enjoy Midi Making the ConnectionsMidi Settings Midi Send Channel SettingsSwitching Local Control On and Off 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