Roland F-90. manual

Congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano F-90. 201a Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2; p. 4) . These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained[...]

2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. .......................................................................................................... 002c • Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor. ...............................................[...]

3 011 • Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit. .......................................................................................................... 012b • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request se[...]

4 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system). 302 • When the AC adaptor is used for [...]

5 Introduction Congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano F-90. In order to enjoy reliable performance of your new keyboard for many years to come, please take the time to read through this manual in its entirety. Main Features Refined Wood Grain, Compact Design The simple design and light wood grain finish is at home both in the li[...]

6 Introduction Assembling the F-90 Make sure that another person is on hand to help with the assembly and setup. To move the piano, lift it carefully—all the while keeping it level. Be very careful, when you assemble and move the piano, to make sure that you do not drop it on your hands or feet. Always carry out this procedure with the F-90 lying[...]

7 Introduction 3. Firmly tighten all of the screws and stand the instrument back up. When lifting the instrument back up, grasp near the center of the speaker box and the F-90, and gently raise the instrument. fig.st03-2 If the Stand is Uneven If after lifting the F-90 back up you find that stand is crooked, try loosening the screws and then securi[...]

8 Introduction Panel Descriptions 1. [Volume] Knob Adjusts the volume (p. 11). 2. [Reverb] Button Used to add reverberation to the sound (p. 15). 3. Tone Buttons The following five buttons are collectively referred to as the Tone buttons. These are used to select the tone to played via the keyboard (p. 13). [Piano] Button [E.Piano] Button [Harpsich[...]

9 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY...................................................................................................................... 2 IMPORTANT NOTES ................................................................................................................................ 4 Introduction .....................................[...]

10 Before You Play Connecting the AC Adaptor NOTE To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. 1. Connect the supplied AC adaptor and AC cord. fig.00-02 2. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC In connector on the rear panel. 3. As sho[...]

11 Before You Play Turning On the Power NOTE Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. 1. Turn the [Volume] knob completely to the left to lower the volume to the minimum l[...]

12 Listening to the Demo Songs The F-90 comes with sixty demo songs. Playing/Stopping the Demo Songs fig.01-01 1. Press the [Demo] button, getting its indicator to light. The demo songs will play back in succession, starting with the first song. When the last song has been played, playback will return to the first song and begin again. 2. To stop t[...]

13 Playing the Keyboard Selecting the Instrument Sound You Wish to Play The F-90 allows you to play using ten different sound including piano. You can select the tones using the five tone buttons; two tones are assigned to each button. You can switch the two tones assigned to each button by pressing the [Variation] button to switch this on and off.[...]

14 Playing the Keyboard Layering Two Instrument Sounds (Dual Play) You can hold down one Tone button and press another Tone button to layer two sounds for playing together. This function is called “Dual Play.” Example: Combining Piano and Strings fig.02-02 1. While pressing the [Piano] button, also press the [Strings] button. The indicators for[...]

15 Playing the Keyboard Adding Reverberation to Sounds (Reverb Effect) You can apply a reverb effect to the notes you play on the keyboard. Applying reverb adds pleasing reverberation to what you play, so it sounds almost as if you were playing in a concert hall. When the power is turned on, the reverb effect will be cancelled. fig.02-03 1. Press t[...]

16 Playing the Keyboard ■ Changing the Metronome Tempo To change the tempo, specify the numerical values by pressing the keys to which the numbers 0–9 or +/- are assigned. You can set a tempo in the range of 20–250. Example: Specifying a Tempo of 96 fig.02-05 1. Hold down the [ (Metronome)] button and press the “9” and “6” keys in tha[...]

17 Playing the Keyboard ■ Changing the Beat of the Metronome To change the beat, specify the beat by pressing the key (A0–E1) to which the beat is assigned. You can select from the following five types: 0 (only upbeat sounds), 2 (2- beat), 3 (3-beat), 4 (4-beat), 6 (6-beat). fig.02-07 1. Hold down the [ (Metronome)] button and press the key to [...]

18 Some Handy Functions Changing the Keyboard’s Touch You can change the touch sensitivity, or response of the keys. The setting is at “Medium” when the F-90 is powered up. fig.03-01 1. Hold down the [ (Metronome)] button and press the [Demo] button. The [ (Metronome)] button, [Demo] button and the tone button for the currently selected value[...]

19 Some Handy Functions Transposing without Changing Your Keyboard Fingering (Key Transpose) You can transpose the key of a performance without having to shift the position of your fingers on the keyboard. This feature is called “Key Transpose.” In situations such as when providing accompaniment to a song, using the Key Transpose function to ma[...]

20 Some Handy Functions ■ Setting the Reference Pitch to 440.0 Hz 1. While holding down the [Variation] button and [Demo] button, press the “C 4” key on the keyboard. fig.7-08.e The reference pitch will be set to 440.0 Hz. This is the most commonly used setting. The A4 (Middle A) key will sound at 440.0 Hz. ■ Setting the Reference Pitch to [...]

21 Connecting to Audio Equipment Read this chapter if you wish to connect the F-90 to an audio device. By connecting the F-90 with an audio device, you can listen to the sound of the F-90 through the speakers of the audio device, or record your performance onto a cassette tape or other recording media. About the Jacks fig.8-01 Output Jacks Use audi[...]

22 Connecting to MIDI Devices Read this chapter if you wish to connect the F-90 to an external MIDI device. If the F-90 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, such as one from the MT series, you can record your performance on the MIDI sequencer. The rich variety of sounds built into the MT series sequencer can be played from the keyboard of the F-90. Ab[...]

23 Connecting to MIDI Devices Cautions when Connecting an External MIDI Device Here we will explain the “Local On/Off” and “Omni On/ Off” settings that you need to be aware of when connecting the F-90 to an external MIDI device. ■ Disconnecting the F-90’s keyboard and internal sound generator (Local On/Off) When the F-90 is connected to[...]

24 Connecting to MIDI Devices ■ Set the MIDI Channel MIDI features sixteen MIDI channels, numbered 1–16. The connected devices must be set to use the same MIDI channels, otherwise no sound will be produced. In a setup where you wish to play the F-90 and also have another MIDI-equipped instrument or sound module play the same notes, you should f[...]

25 Troubleshooting If you are encountering problems with the unit, please read the section below before assuming that there is a malfunction. Case Cause/What to do The piano cannot be switched on Is the AC adaptor properly connected? (p. 10) No sound is produced Is the [Volume] knob set to the minimum position? (p. 11) Are the headphones connect- e[...]

26 Demo Song List → “Listening to the Demo Songs” (p. 12) No. Key Song Name Composer Copyright 1 A0 1ére Arabesque C. Debussy © 1995 Roland Corporation 2 Bb0 Sonate für Klavier No. 15 W . A. Mozart © 1996 Roland Corporation 3 B0 1ère Gymnopédie E. Satie © 1997 Roland Corporation 4 C1 Golliwog’s Cake walk C. Debussy © 1995 Roland Cor[...]

27 Demo Song List * All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. * No data for the internal songs that is played will be output from MIDI OUT connector. 27 B2 Ungarische Tänze V J. Brahms © 1996 Roland Corporation 28 C3 Türkischer Marsch L. v . Beeth[...]

28 984 * A separate publication titled “MIDI Implementation” is also available. It provides complete details concerning the way MIDI has been implemented on this unit. If you should require this publication (such as when you intend to carry out byte-level programming), please contact the nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distri[...]

29 Main Specifications F-90: Roland Digital Piano <Keyboard> Keyboard 88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action Keyboard) Touch Sensitivity Light, Medium, Heavy, Fixed Keyboard Mode Whole Dual (adjustable volume balance) <Sound Generator> Maximum Polyphony 64 voices Tones 10 (Grand Piano, Bright Piano, Stage Rhodes, Electric Piano, Harpsichord[...]

30 Functions Assigned to the Keyboard Functions for Metronome Other Functions Specifying the T empo (p. 16) Changing the Beat (p . 17) • While holding down the [ (Metronome)] button, press the corr esponding key. Decrease the tempo (-) Increase the tempo (+) Power Max Min R everb Vol ume Demo S trings Organ E.Piano Harps i- chord Ke y Touch Dual [...]

Index 440.0 Hz ...................................................................................... 20 442.0 Hz ...................................................................................... 20 A AC Adaptor ............................................................................... 10 Assembly .........................................[...]

02674912 ’03-1-A3-61N Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of December 1, 2002 (Roland) ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.A. Av.Santa Fe 2055 (1123) Buenos Aires ARGENTINA TEL: (011) 4508-2700 BRAZIL Roland Brasil Ltda Rua San Jose, 7[...]