Roland F-120 - User Manual

Questions and Answers

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Shannon AyalaAug 19, 2025
Why is there no sound from my Roland Musical Instrument when I play a song?
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  Sheena GomezAug 19, 2025
  There might be several reasons for the absence of sound: The volume of your Roland Musical Instrument or the connected equipment might be too low. Check the volume settings. Also, if headphones are connected to the headphone jacks, the speakers will be muted. Finally, confirm that the Local Control setting is set to 'On'. When Local Control is off, no sound is produced during song playback. Set Local Control to On.
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Alexander GarciaAug 21, 2025
Why is there no sound from my Roland Musical Instrument when a MIDI device is connected?
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  Steven Willis Jr.Aug 21, 2025
  When experiencing no sound with a connected MIDI device, ensure that all devices are powered on. Verify that the MIDI cables are correctly connected. Finally, confirm that the MIDI channels of your Roland Musical Instrument and the connected device match.
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afreyAug 23, 2025
Why are some notes not sounding on my Roland Musical Instrument?
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  Dillon PorterAug 25, 2025
  The maximum simultaneous polyphony is 128 voices. If you’re using the Dual tone, playing along with a song, or extensively using the damper pedal, the performance data may exceed the available polyphony, causing some notes to drop out.
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beverly21Aug 26, 2025
How to correct the pitch on my Roland Musical Instrument?
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  Timothy HarrisAug 26, 2025
  The pitch of your Roland Musical Instrument might be incorrect due to transpose settings. Check these settings and adjust as needed. Also, ensure that the Master Tune setting is appropriate. Keep in mind that pianos use stretched tuning, which makes upper-range notes slightly higher and lower-range notes slightly lower; this could be perceived as incorrect pitch, but it's how acoustic pianos sound.
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Elizabeth ClarkAug 28, 2025
What to do if my Roland Musical Instrument sounds wrong or buzzy?
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  xhartAug 28, 2025
  If the volume is set to the maximum, the sound may be distorted depending on your performance. If this happens, reduce the volume. If you don’t hear this in headphones, performing at high volumes may cause the speakers or objects near the unit to resonate. If you hear this in headphones: It is likely that there is some other reason. Please contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center.
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Hannah MillerAug 30, 2025
Why do the leftmost notes on my Roland Musical Instrument keyboard produce no sound?
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  michaelbowmanAug 30, 2025
  If the leftmost notes (A0–G#1) of your Roland Musical Instrument keyboard produce no sound, the Visual Control mode may be set to MIDI Visual Control or V-LINK. In these modes, the lowest 12 keys control images instead of producing sound.
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Thomas OlsonSep 1, 2025
What to do if the pedal on my Roland Musical Instrument does not work or is stuck?
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  James RodriguezSep 1, 2025
  First, make sure the pedal is connected correctly by firmly plugging the cord into the pedal connector. If you disconnected the pedal cord while the power was on, the pedal effect might remain stuck. To resolve this, switch off the unit’s power before connecting or disconnecting the pedal cord. Also, check if Twin Piano is turned on, as the right and left pedals will apply only to the corresponding sections of the keyboard in that mode.
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mjonesSep 3, 2025
How to fix a Roland Musical Instrument that does not turn on?
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  Gina RichardSep 4, 2025
  Check that the AC adapter is correctly connected to your Roland Musical Instrument.
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Matthew VegaSep 5, 2025
How to stop my Roland Musical Instrument from turning off by itself?
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  Amy AtkinsSep 5, 2025
  To prevent your Roland Musical Instrument from automatically turning off, disable the “Auto Off” setting.
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Holly SantosSep 8, 2025
Why does my Roland Musical Instrument play doubled sounds?
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  Maria StewartSep 8, 2025
  The doubled sounds may be caused by having a dual tone selected on your Roland Musical Instrument. If you're connected to an external sequencer, set the Local Control to off. Alternatively, the sequencer could be set so its Soft Thru feature is off.

Summary

Getting Started: What You Can Do

Play the Piano

Learn to play the piano, covering sounds, metronome, and duets.

Play and Record Songs

Instructions for playing built-in songs, parts, and recording performances.

Personalize Your Piano

Customize piano settings like touch sensitivity, reverb, brilliance, and pitch.

Understanding Your Piano: Panel Descriptions

Front Panel Controls

Details on buttons, knobs, and their functions on the front panel.

Pedals

Explains the function of the Damper, Sostenuto, and Soft pedals.

Display and Buttons

Rear Panel Connections

Details on input/output jacks, MIDI, DC In, and pedal connectors.

Headphone Jacks and Hook

Information on using headphone jacks and the headphone hook.

Before You Play: Initial Setup

Opening and Closing the Lid

Instructions on how to safely open and close the piano lid.

Powering the Unit On and Off

Steps for powering the unit on and off, including auto-off function.

Performing: Core Functions

Selecting Tones

How to choose different sounds (tones) from the Grand and Ensemble groups.

Using the Metronome

Instructions on activating and using the metronome for practice.

Tempo and Beat Adjustment

How to adjust the metronome's tempo and beat settings.

Twin Piano Mode

Panel Lock Function

How to activate and cancel the Panel Lock function to prevent accidental changes.

Customizing Sound: Keyboard and Tone Adjustments

Keyboard Sensitivity (Key Touch)

Adjusting the keyboard's touch sensitivity to match playing style.

Reverb Effect

Applying a reverb effect to simulate a concert hall sound.

Sound Brilliance Adjustment

Adjusting the tone quality from bright to mellow.

Enjoying Music: Playing Back Songs

Basic Song Playback

Steps to play a song from internal memory or recorded songs.

Song Navigation and Selection

How to fast-forward, reverse, stop, and select songs.

Playing Song Parts Separately

Playing songs with either the left or right hand part muted.

Count-in for Song Playback

Enabling a metronome count-in before a song starts.

Creating Music: Recording Your Performances

Preparing for Recording

Steps to prepare for recording, including metronome and standby mode.

Starting, Stopping, and Saving

How to start, stop, save, and listen to recorded performances.

Managing Recordings

Instructions for re-doing or erasing recorded songs.

Advanced Settings: Function Mode

Basic Function Mode Operation

General procedure for accessing and changing unit settings.

Memory Backup Function

Saving settings so they are remembered after power off.

Function Settings Explained

Transpose and Master Tuning

Adjusting keyboard pitch and tuning to match other instruments.

Visual Control Setup

Using the unit to control visual effects via MIDI and V-LINK.

Understanding MIDI Visual Control

Explanation of MIDI Visual Control technology.

MIDI Transmit Channel Settings

Local Control for Sequencers

Avoiding note duplication when using a sequencer.

Auto Off Function

Factory Reset Procedure

Resetting all settings to their factory defaults.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Resolving Common Issues

Solutions for common problems like no sound, incorrect pitch, or power issues.

Technical Information: Messages and Specifications

Message List

Explains various error messages and their meanings.

Main Specifications Overview

Details on keyboard, sound generator, speakers, dimensions, and power.

Sound Library: Tone Descriptions

Grand Piano Tones

Lists and describes the piano tones available with the Grand button.

Ensemble Tones

Lists and describes tones available with the Ensemble button.

Built-in Songs: Song List

List of Internal Songs

Comprehensive list of all internal songs and their composers.

Safety First: Using the Unit Safely

Safety Warnings and Symbols

Important safety instructions to prevent fire, electric shock, or injury.

Usage Precautions

Guidelines on handling, placement, and environmental considerations.

Important Notes for Operation

Power and Electrical Safety

Notes on power supply, connections, and electrical safety.

Placement, Maintenance, and Data Precautions

Guidelines for unit placement, cleaning, and data management.

Assembling Your Digital Piano

Parts Identification

Lists all components included in the package for assembly.

Assembly Instructions

Step-by-step instructions for assembling the piano unit.

Assembly Steps Continued

Grounding and Moving Precautions

Information on grounding the unit and precautions for moving it.

Roland F-120 Specifications

General

Sound Engine	SuperNATURAL Piano Sound
Polyphony	128 voices
Stretched Tuning	On/Off
Master Tuning	415.3 Hz to 466.2 Hz (adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz)
Rated Power Output	12 W x 2
Keyboard	88 keys
Touch Sensitivity	fixed touch
Keyboard Modes	Dual
Pedals	Damper, Soft, Sostenuto
Effects	Reverb
Transpose	-6 to +5 (in semitones)
Metronome	Quarter note = 10 to 500
Recorder	1 part
Keyboard Lid	Yes
Other Functions	Panel Lock
Connectors	DC IN jack
Speakers	12 cm x 2
Control	Volume
Accessories	Owner's manual, AC adaptor, Power cord, Music rest
Temperament	Equal, Just Major, Just Minor, Pythagorean, Kirnberger, Werckmeister, Arabic, User