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IF YOU THINK THERE’S A PROBLEM, CHECK THESE FIRST
If your FC-200 is not functioning properly, or you suspect there is a problem somewhere, check the following items. If you
are still unable to correct the problem, contact your Roland retailer or nearest Roland Service Center.
The power doesn’t come on.
Are the batteries loaded correctly?
Are the batteries dead?
The display readout is flashing.
The batteries are running out of power. Replace with fresh batteries as soon as you can.
I can’t change programs on the connected device.
Are the MIDI cables hooked up correctly?
Are the two devices set to the same MIDI channel?
Is the FC-200 in the Program Change mode?
Is the indicator for a Number pedal flashing?
No Program Change messages are sent while an indicator is flashing. Press a Number pedal to select
a Number and send the data.
Control Change messages are being sent, but there is no change on the receiving device,
or it doesn’t change as expected.
Are the MIDI cables hooked up correctly?
Are the two devices set to the same MIDI channel?
Do the controller numbers match?
Check the controller numbers on the FC-200. Check the settings on the receiving device as well.
Check the setting for pedal operation (latch or momentary type).
No sounds are played in the Note mode.
Are the MIDI cables hooked up correctly?
Are the two devices set to the same MIDI channel?
The display shows “ ” when data is sent to the FC-200.
This is displayed when the FC-200 fails to receive System Exclusive (SysEx) messages. The SysEx
messages that are being sent contain one or more of the following errors. Correct the data being
sent, or try sending the data again.
Address value
Address size (2 bytes)
Data value
Data size (1 byte)
Checksum value