Roland BR-900CD Using a Foot Switch or Expression Pedal

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Section 8
Using a Foot Switch or Expression Pedal
You can connect an optional foot switch (such as the BOSS
FS-5U or Roland DP-2) or expression pedal (such as the
Roland EV-5 or BOSS FV-300L) to the FOOT SW/EXP
PEDAL jack on the rear panel, allowing you to use your foot
to control a number of functions.
fig.05-101
* Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5, FV-300L;
optional). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk
causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
* With the EV-5 and FV-300L, set the MIN volume to 0.
* You can also use an FS-6 (optional) for the foot switch. If
using an FS-6, connect to only one of the FS-6's jacks, either
the A or B jack. Additionally, set the polarity switch to “FS-
5U.” The A&B jack cannot be used.
When Using a Foot Switch
Use the following procedure to set the foot switch function.
1. Press [UTILITY].
2. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to “SYS,”
and press [ENTER].
fig.05-102d
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] and select “Foot SW.”
fig.05-103d
4. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial and select the foot switch
function.
PLAY: The song will alternate between play and
stop each time you press the foot switch.
PUNCH: Switches punch in and out alternately each
time you press the foot switch.
FX: The insert effect will alternate between on
and off each time you press the foot switch.
* Not operational while Pitch Correction is in use.
5. Press [UTILITY] (or press [EXIT] repeatedly) to return
to the Play screen.
* During updating, “Keep power on!” appears in the upper line
of the display, while the lower line shows what is being
processed.
When Using an Expression Pedal
The expression pedal functions according to the effect
settings, as shown below.
●Functions as a wah pedal when the Type for Wah (p.
101) is set to “PEDAL.”
●Functions as a volume pedal when Foot Volume (p. 96)
is set to “ON.”
●The expression pedal functions as a pitch shifter pedal
when Type for the Pitch Shifter (p. 98) is set to “PEDAL.”
Foot Switch
(FS-5U etc.)
Expression Pedal
(Roland EV-5 etc.)
Set the polarity switch
as shown in the following.