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Roland FR-3x User Manual

Roland FR-3x
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Roland FR-3x Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Accordion
Number of Keys37
Polyphony128 voices
Power SupplyAC adaptor or batteries (AA type x 10)
Weight8.3 kg
EffectsReverb, Chorus
ConnectivityUSB, MIDI, Audio Out
BellowsYes

Summary

1. Features

Stand-alone electronic instrument

Highlights the FR-3x's onboard amplification and battery power options for versatile use.

USB-based audio player

Describes the function to play back mp3 and WAV files from a USB memory.

Save your settings to a USB memory

Explains how to save instrument settings using an optional USB memory.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices

Explains the meaning of WARNING and CAUTION notices for user safety.

About the Symbols

Defines the meaning of common symbols used in safety instructions.

2. Important notes

Power supply

Provides guidance on connecting power, using AC adaptor or batteries, and preventing noise.

4. Panel descriptions

Treble control panel

Describes the POWER button, SORDINA, VOL, BAL knobs, and various registers.

Bass control panel

Details the Bass registers, Bass/Chord buttons, bellows controls, and display.

5. Before you start playing

Getting ready to play

Explains powering the FR-3x with AC adaptor or batteries and connecting to amplification.

Connecting the AC adaptor

Provides step-by-step instructions for connecting the AC adaptor and power cord.

Installing and removing batteries

Details the procedure for inserting and removing 10 AA-type rechargeable batteries.

Connecting the FR-3x to an amplifier, mixer, etc.

Guides on connecting the FR-3x to external sound systems via OUTPUT jacks.

Switching the power on and off

Turning on the power

Step-by-step guide to powering on the FR-3x and setting initial volume levels.

Turning off the power

Instructions on how to properly switch off the FR-3x.

Using headphones

Explains how to connect headphones and adjust the listening volume.

Adjusting the volume and balance

8. Selecting and playing sounds

Treble section

Describes how to play the treble keyboard and select accordion, orchestral, or organ sounds.

Selecting sounds for the right hand

Details selecting accordion, orchestral, and organ sounds using treble registers.

Playing the bass part with your right hand (Bass-to-Treble)

Bass and chord section

Playing only bass notes with your left hand (Free Bass mode)

Details how to activate and use Free Bass mode for playing bass notes only.

9. Using the FR-3x's audio player

Copying audio files to a USB memory

Instructions on copying mp3/WAV files from a computer to a USB memory.

Connecting an optional USB memory

Step-by-step guide to connecting and inserting a USB memory device.

Playing back audio files

Details how to start, pause, and restart playback of audio files.

Selecting audio files

Explains how to select different audio files for playback.

Adjusting the playback level

Guides on setting the volume level for the audio player.

10. Highlighting some practical functions

Using the metronome

Explains how to start, stop, and configure the metronome function.

Changing the key of the keyboard (transpose)

Details the Transpose function to shift the playing key for accompaniment.

11. Saving your settings (User Program)

Saving the current settings

Step-by-step guide on how to save the current FR-3x settings to User Program memories.

Recalling a User Program

Instructions on how to load previously saved User Program settings.

Editing a User Program

Details how to recall, modify, and save existing User Programs.

12. Data management via the FR-3x's USB port

Saving User Program memories to USB memory (optional)

Guides on archiving FR-3x User Program settings to an external USB memory.

Loading User Program memories from USB memory (optional)

Explains how to load User Program settings from USB memory to the FR-3x.

Loading User Set memories from USB memory (optional)

Details copying individual Sets from USB memory to the FR-3x's internal USER Set locations.

Loading new sounds from a USB memory (optional)

Guides on adding new sounds to the FR-3x by loading files from USB memory.

13. Other settings

Selecting the desired parameter

Steps to select a specific parameter for adjustment.

PARAM LIST parameters

Audio file name

Parameter to select the audio file for playback.

Audio Level

Parameter to adjust the playback volume of the selected audio file.

Transpose

Parameter to transpose all sections of the FR-3x by semitones.

Metronome Tempo

Parameter to set the metronome's tempo value.

Metronome Time Sign

Parameter to set the metronome's time signature.

Metronome Level

Parameter to adjust the metronome's volume level.

Bass & Chord Mode

Auto Power Off

14. Connecting to MIDI devices

Connecting an external MIDI device to the FR-3x

Guides on connecting MIDI devices using the MIDI OUT/IN socket.

MIDI parameter list

Selecting the desired MIDI LIST parameter

Details how to navigate and select parameters within the MIDI LIST.

Saving your changes

Explains how to save modified MIDI parameter settings.

MIDI LIST parameters

Lists and describes various MIDI parameters like channel and octave settings.

MIDI Out/In

Parameter to define the FR-3x's MIDI OUT/IN socket function.

Treble TX/RX channel

Parameter to define the MIDI channel for the Treble section.

Bass/Free Bass TX/RX Channel

Parameter to define the MIDI channel for the Bass/Free Bass section.

Chord TX/RX Channel

Parameter to define the MIDI channel for the Chord section.

Transmitting a program change message to an external device

Provides step-by-step instructions for sending PC messages to control external MIDI devices.

15. Restoring the factory defaults

16. Troubleshooting

No sound

Checks for common issues causing no sound output.

No sound is heard when an external amplifier is connected

Troubleshooting steps for external amplifier connection issues.

No sound and the display shows '---'

Diagnoses issues when display shows '---', often related to MIDI 'In' mode.

No power

Troubleshooting steps for power issues, including adapter and battery checks.

The FR-3x does not respond to your playing

Checks MIDI parameter settings and bellows movement for responsiveness.

Issues related to the bass buttons

Addresses problems with chord rows and Free Bass mode settings.

MIDI-related issues

Covers MIDI channel usage, program change issues, and MIDI message reception.

17. Error messages

18. Specifications

Power supply

Lists the AC adaptor and battery requirements.

Connectors

Lists and describes all available input and output connectors.

MIDI Implementation Chart

1. Received data

Details MIDI messages the FR-3x receives, including channel voice and system messages.

Program Change

Describes how Program Change messages select Sets and registers.

2. Transmitted data

Details MIDI messages the FR-3x transmits, including channel voice and system messages.

Channel Voice Messages

Describes transmitted MIDI messages like Note Off, Note On, and Control Change.

3. Program change messages

Lists program change assignments for all FR-3x sections and modes.

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