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Roland V-Accordion FR-7X User Manual

Roland V-Accordion FR-7X
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Owner’s Manual
FR-7x GB.book Page 1 Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:58 AM

Table of Contents

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Roland V-Accordion FR-7X Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Accordion
Polyphony128 voices
DisplayLCD
Keyboard41 keys
Bass Buttons120 buttons
Sound EnginePCM
SoundsVarious instrument sounds
EffectsReverb, Chorus
ConnectivityMIDI, USB
Power SupplyAC Adaptor

Summary

Using the Unit Safely

Important Safety Instructions

Lists essential precautions for safe operation of electric products.

Important Notes

Power Supply Guidelines

Guidelines for connecting and using the power supply for safe operation.

2. Features

PBM (Physical Behavior Modeling)

Explains the core sound generation technology for realistic accordion sounds.

USB Audio Player and Recorder

Features for playing and recording audio files via USB.

3. Panel Descriptions

Treble Control Panel Overview

Details the controls and functions of the treble section's panel.

Bass Control Panel Overview

Explains the functions of bass registers and buttons.

Display and Master Bar Description

Describes the main display and master bar controls.

Connection Panel Overview

Describes the instrument's external connection sockets.

FBC-7 Connection Panel

Details the connection ports on the FBC-7 unit.

4. Before You Start Using the FR-7x

Installing the Battery Pack

Step-by-step guide for installing the rechargeable battery.

Connecting FR-7x to Supplied FBC-7

Instructions for connecting the instrument to the FBC-7 unit.

Other Connections Guide

Explains using the FR-7x with amplification systems or the FBC-7.

Switching the Power On and Off

Powering On/Off with Battery Pack

Steps for powering the unit using only the battery pack.

Powering On/Off with FBC-7 Connection

Steps for powering the unit when connected to the FBC-7.

Turning the Power Off

6. Basic Operation of the FR-7x

Overview of FR-7x Sections

Overview of the FR-7x's key components and their roles.

About the Main Page Display

Understanding Main Page Elements

Explanation of the information shown on the FR-7x's main screen.

7. Using Sets

Selecting and Managing Sets

How to choose and switch between different instrument configurations (Sets).

8. Touring the FR-7x’s Accordion Sections

Treble Section (Right Hand) Operation

Explains how to play and select sounds for the treble keyboard.

Bass and Chord Section (Left Hand) Operation

Explains playing and selecting sounds for the bass and chord buttons.

Using the FR-7x’s Digital Effects

Overview of Reverb, Chorus, and Delay Effects

Overview of the three main digital effects available on the FR-7x.

Playing in Free Bass Mode

Activating Free Bass Mode

Steps to switch the bass section to Free Bass mode.

Playing the Bass Part with Your Right Hand (Bass-to-Treble)

Bass-to-Treble Mode Overview

Explains how to use the right hand for bass parts in this special mode.

9. Playing the FR-7x’s Orchestral Sounds

Orchestral Sounds for the Treble Section

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

Orchestral Sounds for the Treble Section

Selecting Orchestra Modes

Explains different modes for combining orchestral and accordion sounds.

Orchestral Sounds for the Bass Section

Selecting Orchestra Bass Sounds

How to choose and assign orchestral sounds to the bass buttons.

Orchestral Sounds for the Chord Section

Selecting Orchestra Chord Sounds

How to choose and assign orchestral sounds to the chord buttons.

Orchestral Sounds for the Free Bass Section

Selecting Orchestra Free Bass Sounds

How to choose and assign orchestral sounds to Free Bass buttons.

10. Other Practical Functions

Transpose Functionality

How to change the musical key of the instrument.

Scale (Tuning) Parameter

Selecting Tuning Systems and Root Notes

Selecting different tuning systems to match musical cultures.

11. Using the Audio Player

Connecting USB Memory Device

How to connect and insert a USB storage device.

Playing Back Audio Files from USB

Steps for selecting and playing MP3/WAV files from USB.

Playlist Functionality

How to create and manage lists of audio files for sequential playback.

Using Playlists

Selecting and Using Playlists

How to select a playlist and navigate through its songs.

Managing Playlists

General Playlist Management

Basic operations like renaming and deleting playlists.

Specifying Playlist Playback Behavior (Chain)

Configuring how playlists play sequentially.

Repeating Playlist Steps (Repeat)

Setting playlists to loop or repeat playback.

12. Recording Your Performance as Audio Data

Recording Process Overview

Steps for initiating and performing audio recording.

Saving Your Recording to USB

How to save recorded audio files to USB storage.

Saving Your Recording

13. Managing Audio Files on a USB Memory

Deleting Audio Files from USB

Removing audio files from the connected USB memory.

Renaming Audio Files on USB

Changing the name of audio files stored on USB.

14. Assigning Orchestral to the Registers

Choosing Sections for Sound Assignment

Identifying which sections can have sounds assigned to registers.

Procedure for Assigning Orchestral Sounds

Step-by-step guide to assigning orchestral sounds to registers.

Saving Your Settings

Editing the Selected Organ Sound

Organ Sound Editing Procedure

Steps to access and modify organ sound parameters.

Naming Edited Organ Sounds

Assigning Names to Organ Sounds

How to assign a custom name to edited organ sounds.

15. About the FBC-7

When to Use the FBC-7 Unit

Situations where the FBC-7 footswitch unit is necessary or beneficial.

Using the FBC-7 Footswitches

Explanation of the functions assigned to the FBC-7's footswitches.

Charging the Battery Pack

General Battery Pack Information

Important notes and precautions regarding the battery pack.

Recharging Battery on FBC-7 Compartment

Detailed procedure for charging the battery using the FBC-7's external compartment.

Recharging Battery Without Removal

Steps for charging the battery while it's installed in the FR-7x.

16. Editing Sounds (Advanced Section)

Selecting Parameters for Editing

Methods for navigating and choosing parameters for sound editing.

Setting Parameter Values (Advanced)

Overview of Available Parameter Groups

List of parameter categories and their corresponding page numbers.

Important Remark About Saving Your Settings (Advanced)

1. Tuning Parameters Overview

Master Tune, Transpose, and Scale settings for overall pitch and tuning.

2. Treble Edit Parameters (Advanced)

3. Bass Edit Parameters (Advanced)

4. Free Bass Edit Parameters (Advanced)

5. Orch.Bass Edit Parameters (Advanced)

6. Orchestra Edit Parameters (Advanced)

7. Orch. Chord Edit Parameters (Advanced)

8. Orch.FBass Edit Parameters (Advanced)

9. Set Common Parameters (Advanced)

10. System Parameters (Advanced)

10.3 Pedal Controller (Advanced)

Assigning Functions to Footswitches

Customizing the behavior of the FBC-7 footswitches.

10.8 Bass&Chd Mode (Advanced)

Bass and Chord Mode Options (2 vs. 3 Bass Rows)

Selecting the layout and functionality of bass and chord buttons.

10.9 Free Bass Mode

Selecting Free Bass Mode Systems

Choosing the note system for Free Bass mode.

10.19 Expansion

Erasing Expansion Memory Areas

How to delete existing sound expansion data.

10.20 Treble Mode (Only for Button-Type)

Selecting Treble Button Layouts

Choosing different chromatic button layouts for the treble section.

11. Utility Parameters

Battery Status Check

Viewing the current charge level of the battery pack.

11. Utility Parameters (Advanced)

Exporting All FR-7x Settings to USB

Archiving all FR-7x settings to a USB storage device.

Factory Reset Procedure

Restoring the FR-7x to its original factory settings.

Exporting a Specific Set to USB

Saving the settings of a single Set to USB storage.

11.6 Import All FR-7x (Advanced)

Importing All FR-7x Settings from USB

Loading all FR-7x settings from a USB archive.

11.7 Import Set

Importing a Specific Set File from USB

Loading settings for a single Set from a file.

17. Saving Settings Using the WRITE Function (Advanced)

Automatic Saving Approach

How the FR-7x automatically selects parameters for saving.

Manual Saving Approach

Manually selecting specific parameters or groups to save.

Ignoring Certain Settings for the WRITE Operation (Advanced)

Saving All Sets or Just a Single Set (Advanced)

Saving All Sets or a Single Set

Specifying whether to save all Sets or a particular Set.

Saving All Registers or Just a Single Register

Saving All Registers or a Single Register

Specifying whether to save all registers or a specific register.

Saving Just a Specific Parameter Group (Advanced)

Saving Specific Parameter Groups

How to save only Master Tune, Scale Tune, System, or MIDI settings.

18. MIDI Functions (Advanced)

About MIDI Connectivity

Introduction to MIDI and its application with the FR-7x.

MIDI Sockets Overview

Explains the MIDI OUT, MIDI IN, and MIDI THRU ports.

About MIDI (Advanced)

Global MIDI Parameters (Advanced)

MIDI Channel Number Assignments

Setting MIDI channels for different FR-7x parts.

Preventing the Transmission of Certain MIDI Messages (Advanced)

Sending Program Change Messages (Advanced)

Defining PC Format and Sending Messages

Configuring and sending Program Change messages to external gear.

MIDI Parameters for the Various Sections/Parts (Advanced)

Procedure for Setting Section MIDI Parameters

Steps to access and configure MIDI parameters for individual sections.

List of MIDI Functions per Section

Overview of available MIDI functions per section.

Parameters (Advanced)

19. Troubleshooting (Advanced)

Screen Readability and Sound Issues

Solutions for a difficult or unreadable display, and no sound issues.

Bass Button and Chord Row Issues

Addressing problems with bass buttons, chord sounds, and diminished chords.

Troubleshooting Common Issues (Advanced)

MIDI-Related Issues

Troubleshooting MIDI communication problems and message transmission.

Error Messages and Data Issues

Resolving "MIDI buffer overflow" and "FLASH WRITE ERROR" messages.

Troubleshooting at Power-On (Advanced)

Memory Recovery Error Message

Understanding and addressing memory error messages displayed at startup.

22. MIDI Implementation

Received MIDI Data Information

Details the MIDI messages the FR-7x receives.

Transmitted MIDI Data Information

Details the MIDI messages the FR-7x sends.

MIDI Implementation

Program Change Messages Handling

How program change messages are handled for sound selection.

Bank Select & Program Change TX "STD" Table

Table mapping bank select and program change values to sections/registers.

MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Function Summary Table

A chart detailing MIDI messages, channels, and functions for the FR-7x.

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