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Roland FC-100mkII User Manual

Roland FC-100mkII
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Roland FC-100mkII Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRoland
ModelFC-100mkII
CategoryAccessories
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Notes

Concerning Placement

Advice on where to avoid using or storing the unit to prevent damage.

Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning and maintaining the unit to prevent damage or discoloration.

Concerning Memory Backup

Information about potential memory loss and the importance of backing up data.

Other Precautions

General warnings and advice for handling and protecting the unit.

Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel Description

Details of the rear panel connectors and controls on the FC-100mk II.

Front Panel Description

Details of the front panel controls, pedals, and indicators on the FC-100mk II.

How to Use the FC-100mk II

RRC Foot Pedal Mode

Mode for connecting the FC-100mk II with devices featuring an RRC IN connector.

MIDI Foot Pedal Mode

Mode for controlling MIDI devices via the Roland RMC-1 converter.

RRC Foot Pedal Mode

Setup Examples

Illustrates connection examples for using the RRC Foot Pedal Mode.

Mode Setting

Instructions for setting the FC-100mk II to the RRC Foot Pedal mode.

Operation

Explains how to select patches and use pedals in RRC mode.

Control Pedal

Details on Control Pedal functions and modes (Latch/Unlatch).

Expression Pedal

Information on connecting and using expression pedals with the unit.

MIDI Foot Pedal Mode

Setup Examples

Illustrates connection examples for using the MIDI Foot Pedal Mode.

Mode Settings

Configuration of MIDI Mix, Channel, OMNI, and Control Numbers.

Set the MIDI Channel

Procedure for setting the MIDI channel using pedals.

Set OMNI On/Off

Procedure for setting OMNI On/Off status using the Bank pedal.

Set Control Numbers

Procedure for assigning Control Numbers to pedals.

Setting Control Numbers

Detailed instructions and examples for setting Control Numbers.

Restoring the Factory Preset Data

Operation (Patch Selection)

Patch Selection

Procedure for selecting patches by Group, Bank, and Number.

Select a Bank

Steps to select a bank using the Bank Pedal and Number Pedals.

Select a Number

Steps to select a number using the Number Pedals.

Control Pedal Modes

Details on Control Pedal's Latch (Mode I) and Unlatch (Mode II) modes.

Expression Pedal Usage

Information on connecting and using expression pedals.

Using Exclusive Messages

Concerning Modes

Explains the five modes and their functions with exclusive messages.

About the RRC Mode

Details on RRC (Roland Remote Control) mode operation.

Reference

Table of Data Which Can Be Edited

Chart showing editable data by panel operation or exclusive messages.

Factory Preset Data

Details of the default settings for various modes.

Troubleshooting

Power Issues

Solutions for problems related to the unit not turning on.

Sound Output Problems

Troubleshooting steps for no sound from connected units.

Patch Change Issues

Solutions for problems with changing patches on the connected device.

Control Pedal Malfunctions

Troubleshooting steps for the Control Pedal not working properly.

Expression Pedal Malfunctions

Troubleshooting steps for expression pedals not functioning correctly.

Tuner Out Issues

Solutions for the Tuner Out function not working.

Roland Exclusive Messages

Data Format for Exclusive Messages

Defines the data structure for Roland's exclusive messages (Type IV).

MIDI Status and Message Types

Explains MIDI status codes and Roland's Manufacturer ID.

Address-mapped Data Transfer

Technique for transferring messages using address mapping.

Data Set (DT1) Message

Description of the DT1 message for actual data transfer.

Handshake - Transfer Procedure

Procedure for interactive data transfer with error checking.

Request Data (RQD)

Message format for requesting data from a device.

Acknowledge (ACK)

Message indicating successful reception or completion.

End of Data (EOD)

Message to inform a remote device of the end of a message.

Communications Error (ERR)

Message warning of communication faults during transmission.

Rejection (RJC)

Message to terminate communication due to errors or operator action.

Example of Message Transactions

Illustrates typical message flows for data transfer.

MIDI Implementation

Transmitted and Recognized Data

Chart detailing transmitted and recognized MIDI functions.

System Exclusive Messages

Information on system exclusive message handling.

System Common Messages

Details on system common MIDI messages.

System Real Time Messages

Information on system real-time MIDI messages.

Auxiliary Messages

Details on auxiliary MIDI messages like Active Sense and Reset.

Transmitted Data

Details on data transmitted by the FC-100MKII.

Recognized Receive Data

Data recognized and processed by the FC-100MKII.

Exclusive Communication

Structure and format for exclusive MIDI communications.

Communication Format

Explains Request (One way) and Data Set (One way) formats.

Address Mapping of Parameters

Error Message Address Mapping

Addresses related to error messages transmitted by the FC-100MKII.

Request Data Address Mapping

Addresses used for requesting data from the FC-100MKII.

Pedal Status Address Mapping

Addresses that define the status of various pedals.

Bank Display Segments

Mapping for bank display segments and their validity in modes.

Pedal Indicator Mapping

Mapping for pedal indicators and their validity in modes.

Output Mode Resistor Mapping

Mapping for output mode resistors (latch/unlatch).

Chart of Valid Exclusive Messages

Overview of valid exclusive messages and their parameters.

Exclusive Message Examples

Examples of recognizable exclusive messages and their data.

Specifications

Switches

Lists the types of switches on the FC-100mk II.

Indicators

Lists the types of indicators on the FC-100mk II.

Display

Details the display component of the FC-100mk II.

Jacks

Lists the connection jacks available on the FC-100mk II.

Power and Consumption

Specifies power source and consumption details.

Dimensions and Weight

Physical dimensions and weight of the unit.

Accessories and Options

Lists included accessories and optional items.

Radio and Television Interference

FCC Compliance Warning

Warning about potential interference and compliance with FCC rules.

Canadian Interference Regulations

Notice regarding Class B digital apparatus and Canadian regulations.

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