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Roland FP-4 User Manual

Roland FP-4
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07-06-4N04453567
DIC = 90
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Roland FP-4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Polyphony128 voices
Rated Power Output12 W x 2
EffectsReverb, Chorus
RecorderApprox. 30, 000 notes
Display3-digit 7-segment LED
ConnectorsMIDI connectors (IN, OUT)
Power SupplyAC adaptor (included)
Included AccessoriesAC Adaptor Power Cord Music Rest
Speakers12 cm x 2

Summary

Main Features

Serious Piano Performance

Highlights the FP-4's piano sound quality and keyboard action.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

General Safety Precautions

Covers warnings against disassembly, improper use, and storage in unsuitable locations.

Electrical Safety and Handling

Instructions on correct AC adaptor use, power cord handling, and outlet safety.

Device Handling and Placement

Cautions on avoiding impact, water, ensuring ventilation, and cable management.

Cleaning and Maintenance Safety

Safety steps before cleaning and handling hot parts.

Important Notes

Power Supply and Location Precautions

Notes on power supply noise, heat generation, and unit placement considerations.

Before You Play

Connecting the AC Adaptor

Detailed steps for connecting the AC power adapter and cord hook.

Turning the Power On/Off

Instructions for powering the unit on and off safely.

Connecting the Pedals

Guide to connecting and using different types of pedals.

Performing

Adjusting Keyboard Sensitivity (Key Touch)

How to adjust how the keyboard responds to playing touch.

Playing Along with Rhythms

Performing Along with Session Partner

Step-by-step guide to starting and using Session Partner.

Recording the Chord Progression

Saving custom chord progressions specified by the user.

Saving Your Favorite Performance Settings

Storing Your Performance Settings (Registration)

Step-by-step guide to saving custom performance settings.

Storing the Registration

Final step for saving registration data.

Recalling a Registration

How to load previously saved performance settings.

Saving a Registration Set

How to save all registered settings as a single set.

Loading a Registration Set You Saved

Restoring saved registration sets from internal memory.

Recording

Recording a New Song

Step-by-step guide to recording a performance from scratch.

Stopping Recording

How to stop the recording process.

Listening to the Recorded Performance

How to play back recorded performances.

Recording Your Playing Along with a Song

Recording your performance while playing an internal song.

Recording Your Performance with Session Partner

Recording a performance using the Session Partner feature.

Saving a Performance

Saving the Songs You Record

How to save recorded songs into internal memory.

Settings

Pedal Settings

Configuration options for pedal effects and functions.

Effect Settings

Options for selecting and adjusting sound effects.

System Settings

Configuration settings for power-on behavior and system defaults.

Changing Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)

Adjusting the keyboard's response to playing velocity.

Initializing Memory

Resetting internal memory to factory default settings.

Restoring Factory-set Condition (Factory Reset)

Resetting all changed settings to factory defaults.

Connecting Other Equipment

Connecting Audio Equipment

Instructions for connecting the FP-4 to external speakers and audio systems.

Recording FP-4 Performance to External Device

How to record performances to external media like CDs or tapes.

Connecting to a Computer via USB (MIDI)

Steps for connecting the FP-4 to a computer via USB.

Connecting to MIDI Devices

General guide for connecting MIDI devices and understanding MIDI.

Troubleshooting

Power and Button Issues

Steps to resolve power-on and button unresponsiveness problems.

Pedal Functionality Problems

Resolving issues with pedal operation or stuck pedals.

Sound and Volume Issues

Diagnosing problems like buzzing, low volume, or no sound.

Audio and MIDI Connection Issues

Troubleshooting no sound with MIDI devices or external connections.

Note and Pitch Problems

Addressing issues with notes not sounding, incorrect pitch, or duplicate sounds.

Song Playback and Recording Issues

Resolving problems with songs not playing, mute issues, or recording failures.

Performance Data Issues

Addressing lost performances or tempo discrepancies in recordings.

Error Messages

Indication and Meaning of Error Codes

Table of error indications, their meanings, and resolution steps.

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