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Roland FR-7 User Manual

Roland FR-7
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FR-7/FR-5
Owner’s Manual

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Roland FR-7 Specifications

FR-7b

Power IconPower
rated power2 x 25W RMS
battery capacity24V-4500mAh
battery typeRechargeable Ni-MH battery pack
Sound and Audio IconSound and Audio
display resolution48 x 84 dots
speakers10 cm x 2 speakers
tweeters2
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
size405 (H) x 506 (W) x 270 (D) mm
weight11.7 kg with battery, without straps

FR-5b

Power IconPower
battery typeRechargeable Ni-MH battery pack (optional)
Sound and Audio IconSound and Audio
display resolution48 x 84 dots
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
size405 (H) x 506 (W) x 270 (D) mm
weight9.5 kg without optional battery, without straps

FR-3sb

Power IconPower
rated power2 x 11W RMS
power supplyExternal AC adapter (100V~240V universal)
Sound and Audio IconSound and Audio
speakers2 x 10cm speakers (Neodymium transducer magnets)
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
size387 (H) x 472 (W) x 240 (D) mm
weight8.25 kg without optional batteries, without straps

FR-3sb WHITE

Power IconPower
rated power2 x 11W RMS
power supplyExternal AC adapter (100V~240V universal)
Sound and Audio IconSound and Audio
speakers2 x 10cm speakers (Neodymium transducer magnets)
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
size387 (H) x 472 (W) x 240 (D) mm
weight8.25 kg without optional batteries, without straps

FR-3b

Power IconPower
power supplyExternal AC adapter (100V~240V universal)
Sound and Audio IconSound and Audio
max polyphony64 voices
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
size387 (H) x 472 (W) x 240 (D) mm
weight7.5 kg without optional batteries, without straps

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Features

Stand-alone Instrument Operation

Describes the instrument's ability to produce sound without external amplification.

Sophisticated MIDI Control

Highlights the V-Accordion's advanced MIDI controller capabilities.

Physical Behavior Modeling (PBM)

Explains Roland's technology for realistic sound generation.

Accordion Simulations & Digital Advantage

Details realistic accordion sounds and electronic benefits.

Superb Performance Flexibility

Discusses controlling external MIDI devices and articulation.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Understanding Safety Notices

Explains the meaning of WARNING and CAUTION notices.

About the Symbols

Defines the meaning of safety symbols used in the manual.

General Safety Guidelines

Lists essential precautions for safe operation of the unit.

2. Important notes

Power Supply and Placement Precautions

Guidance on power source, electrical interference, and unit placement.

Maintenance and Repair Advice

Instructions for cleaning, data loss during repair, and general care.

Additional Precautions

General advice for handling, operation, and environmental factors.

Battery Precautions

Specific safety guidelines for the rechargeable battery.

3. Panel descriptions

Treble Control Panel Overview

Details the controls and indicators on the treble section panel.

Bass Control Panel Overview

Details the controls and indicators on the bass section panel.

Display and Master Bar

Explains the function of the display screen and master bar.

Connection Panel Details

Describes the various input and output sockets.

4. Setting up

Initial Connections

Guidance on connecting the V-Accordion to power and audio devices.

Switching the Power On and Off

Step-by-step instructions for powering the unit on and off.

Listening to Demo Songs

How to access and play the built-in demonstration songs.

First steps

Understanding Instrument Sections

Overview of the V-Accordion's functional sections (Treble, Bass, etc.).

Selecting Easy or Full Mode

Guide to switching between basic and advanced parameter access modes.

About the Main Page

Explanation of the information displayed on the main operational screen.

Touring the FR-7/FR-5's sections

Treble Section Operation

How to use the treble keyboard, registers, and volume controls.

Using the Sordina

How to activate the Sordina function for sound attenuation.

Using the FR-7/FR-5's Digital Effects

Explanation of Reverb, Chorus, and Delay effects.

Bass Section Operation

How to use the bass buttons, registers, and balance controls.

Using the orchestral sounds

Orchestral Sounds for Treble Section

How to select and use orchestral sounds with the treble keyboard.

Selecting the Orchestra Mode

Guide to combining orchestral sounds with accordion parts (Solo, Dual, etc.).

Setting Treble Orchestra Volume

Adjusting the volume balance between treble accordion and orchestra sounds.

Orchestral Sounds for Bass Section

How to select and use orchestral sounds with the bass buttons.

Other practical functions

Pitch-Related Functions: Transpose

Changing the musical key of the instrument without altering fingering.

Musette Detune Adjustments

Simulating the 'musette effect' by detuning virtual reeds.

Scale (Tuning) Adjustments

Selecting different temperament systems for musical authenticity.

Volume-related functions

Orchestra Volume and Orc. Bass Volume

Adjusting the volume of orchestral sections relative to accordion parts.

Noise Edit (Valve & Button)

Adjusting the volume of virtual valve and button noises.

5. About the FBC-7

FBC-7 Unit Functions

Explains the role of the FBC-7 as power supply, footswitch, and MIDI interface.

Footswitch and Pedal Connections

Details the use of footswitches and optional expression pedals.

Charging the battery

Battery Management and Indicators

Information on battery status, charging, and indicator lights.

Recharging Procedure

Step-by-step guide for recharging the battery.

6. Editing sounds

Parameter Selection Methods

Explains how to select parameters via Jump function and Menu.

Setting Parameter Values

Instructions on how to adjust parameter values using the controls.

TUNING parameters

Saving Tuning Changes

How to save changes made to tuning parameters.

Master Tune and Transpose Settings

Adjusting overall pitch and transposing the instrument.

Scale and Scale Edit Functions

Selecting and customizing tuning systems.

TREBLE EDIT parameters

Saving Treble Register Settings

Procedure for saving edited settings for a specific Treble register.

Reed Type and Register Configuration

Assigning sounds to reeds and defining register parameters.

Volume, Noise, and Detune Settings

Adjusting reed volume, valve noise, and bellows detuning.

Link and MIDI Transmission Settings

Configuring bass/orchestra links and Treble MIDI transmission.

BASS EDIT parameters

Saving Bass Register Settings

Procedure for saving edited settings for a specific Bass register.

Reed Type and Register Configuration

Assigning sounds to reeds and defining Bass register parameters.

Volume, Noise, Growl, and Detune Settings

Adjusting Bass volume, button noise, reed growl, and bellows detuning.

FREE BASS EDIT parameters

Saving Free Bass Register Settings

Procedure for saving edited settings for a specific Free Bass register.

Reed Type and Register Configuration

Assigning sounds to reeds and defining Free Bass register parameters.

ORC.BASS EDIT parameters

Saving Orchestra Bass Settings

Procedure for saving edited settings for Orchestra Bass registers.

Lowest Note and Release Time

Setting the lowest playable note and note release time.

ORCH. EDIT parameters

Saving Orchestra Settings

Procedure for saving edited settings for Orchestra section parameters.

Octave, Volume, and Detune Settings

Adjusting octave, volume, and bellows detuning for orchestral sounds.

SET COMMON parameters

Saving Set Common Parameters

Procedure for saving settings that apply to all sections within a Set.

Effect Parameter Configuration

Setting global parameters for Reverb, Chorus, and Delay effects.

SYSTEM parameters

Saving System Settings

Procedure for saving global system-wide settings.

LCD Contrast and Parameter Access

Adjusting display contrast and selecting parameter access modes.

Bellows Curve and Pedal Controller Assignments

Configuring bellows response and assigning functions to FBC-7 footswitches.

Bass Modes, Stereo Width, and Auto Power Off

Settings for bass modes, stereo image, and automatic power saving.

UTILITY parameters

Battery Status Monitoring

Checking the current battery level and charging status.

Copying and Restoring Settings

Functions for copying effect settings and restoring factory defaults.

7. MIDI functions

Understanding MIDI Basics

Introduction to MIDI, its purpose, and how it works.

MIDI Connections and Data Flow

Explains how to connect the FR-7/FR-5 to external MIDI devices.

Sequencer Integration Notes

Guidance on using the instrument with sequencers for recording.

Global MIDI parameters

Realtime MIDI Channel Assignments

Setting MIDI channels for different instrument parts.

Preventing Section MIDI Transmission

Disabling MIDI data transmission from specific sections.

Solving MIDI Buffer Problems

Addressing issues with MIDI data transmission and buffer overflow.

MIDI parameters for the various sections/parts

Procedure for Setting Section MIDI Parameters

Steps to access and configure MIDI parameters for each section.

Section-Specific MIDI Parameters

Details on MIDI parameters like Octave, CC, Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus.

Archiving your settings via MIDI (Bulk Dump)

Archiving Settings with a Sequencer

Procedure for transmitting settings to external devices using SysEx.

Sending Bulk Data Back to FR-7/FR-5

Procedure for receiving settings from external devices.

8. Miscellaneous functions

Saving Settings Using the WRITE Function

How to save edited parameters using the WRITE function.

Restoring the Factory Defaults

Procedure to reset the instrument to its original factory settings.

Troubleshooting

Addressing Common Sound Issues

Solutions for problems related to sound output and volume.

Resolving Parameter and Section Errors

Troubleshooting parameter selection and section activation issues.

Troubleshooting MIDI and Data Issues

Solutions for MIDI communication and data saving errors.

Specifications

Instrument Specifications

Technical details including keyboards, sound source, and effects.

Supplied Accessories and Options

List of included items and optional accessories.

9. MIDI implementation

Received MIDI Data

Details on MIDI messages the FR-7/FR-5 can receive.

Transmitted MIDI Data

Details on MIDI messages the FR-7/FR-5 can transmit.

10. Information

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