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Troubleshooting
 
If the Fantom-XR does not function in the way you expect, first check 
the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, consult 
your dealer or a nearby Roland Service Station.
 
* If any sort of message is being displayed on the screen during an 
operation, refer to 
 
Error Messages
 
 (p. 218).
 
The power does not turn on.
Make sure that the Fantom-XR’s AC cord is connected correctly 
to its power inlet and to the AC outlet (p. 16).
Turning the OUTPUT knob doesn’t change the volume.
If you’re using the DIGITAL OUT, the OUTPUT knob will not 
change the volume. Adjust the “Master Level” (p. 158).
There is no sound.
Check the following points.
• Is the power for connected amps and speakers turned on? Is the 
volume turned all the way down?
• Is the OUTPUT knob turned all the way down?
• Have connections been made correctly?
• Can you hear sound through headphones?
If there is sound in the headphones, it is possible that the 
connection cables are broken, or that your amp/mixer has 
malfunctioned. Check your cables and amp/mixer system once 
again.
• Is the MIDI receive channel correct?
Make sure that the MIDI transmit channel of the connected 
device matches the receive channel of the Fantom-XR (p. 156).
• Have all tones in the patch been turned off?
Turn on “Tone Switch.” (p. 47)
• The Part level settings may be too low. 
Access the Level parameter, and check the level of each part (p. 
88).
• Are the Effect settings correct?
Check the Effect settings ON or OFF, the Effect Balance or 
Level. (p. 132)]
• Are the settings for the output destination correct?
Check the various output assign settings (p. 89).
• Is the Wave Expansion Board properly installed?
When selecting the settings that stipulate the use of EXP-A–F 
waves, Patches, or Rhythm Sets, check that the specified Wave 
Expansion Board is installed properly in the specified slot (p. 
166, p. 168). 
• Has the volume been lowered by MIDI messages (volume 
messages or expression messages) received from an external 
MIDI device?
 
In the case of Performance mode, the value of volume messages 
(Volume) and expression messages (Expression) can be viewed 
in the Part Information window (p. 87).
• Have the samples been loaded correctly? (p. 120)
A specific Part does not sound
Check the following points.
• Has the volume level of the part been lowered?
Adjust the Level parameter to raise the volume of the part that 
is not heard (p. 88).
• Is the part being muted?
Set the Mute Switch parameter to “OFF” (p. 89).
Specific pitch ranges do not sound
Has a restricted range of notes been set?
If a specific range of notes does not sound, check the Key Range 
settings for the Patch Tone and the Performance Part.
•
 
Tone Key Range
 
Key Range Lower/Upper parameter (p. 53)
•
 
Part Key Range
 
Key Range Lower/Upper parameter (p. 91)
The sound is distorted.
Check the following points.
• Is an effect which distorts the sound being applied?
If the sound for a specific patch or part is distorted, lower the 
volume level on that part.
• If all sounds are distorted, use the OUTPUT knob to lower the 
volume level.
• Use the Sound Parameter in the System to lower the Output 
Gain.
Pitch is incorrect.
Check the following points.
• Is the tuning of the Fantom-XR incorrect?
Check the Master Tune parameter setting (p. 158).
• Has the pitch been changed by Pitch Bend messages received 
from an external MIDI device?
 
In the case of Performance mode, the value of Pitch Bend 
messages (Pitch Bend) can be viewed in the Part Information 
window (p. 87).
• Have the Coarse Tune or Fine Tune parameters been set for 
specific Parts?
Check the Coarse Tune parameter and Fine Tune parameter 
settings (p. 89).
 
Problems Concerning the Entire 
Fantom-XR
Issues Related to Sound
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