Roland FC-300 manuel d'utilisation

201a Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 4). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner?[...]

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. ....................................................................... 003 • Do[...]

3 For EU Countries GR SI LV LT SK CZ EE PL HU FI SE NO DK NL PT ES IT DE FR UK 101b • The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper venti- lation. ....................................................................... 102d • Always grasp only the output plug or the body of the [...]

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: Use of Batteries 301 • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine,[...]

5 Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................. 7 Main Features .............................................................................................................................................. 7 Panel Descriptions ...........................................[...]

6 How to Copy MIDI Streams ....................................................................................................... .3 9 How to Delete MIDI Streams ..................................................................................................... .4 0 Setting the Timing for Transmission of OFF MIDI Streams ........................[...]

7 Introduction • Features four modes (Standard Mode, Control Change Mode, System Exclusive Mode, Patch Mode) • Unit comes equipped with two expression pedals and two control pedals. You can also expand control even further with up to three external expression pedals or six external control pedals. • Includes 16-character x 2-line LCD • Equi[...]

8 Introduction 1 PARAMETER button [ ] [ ] Press these to select parameters. 2 UTILITY button / INS (insert) button Press this when changing system settings. In the Edit screen, this is used to insert MIDI messages and blank spaces. 3 MODE button / DEL (delete) button Press this to change the FC-300’s operating mode. In the Edit screen, this is us[...]

9 Introduction 1 [ ] [ ] (down / up) pedals Use these pedals to switch banks and select numbers. Additionally, you can switch modes by pressing the pedals simultaneously. 2 CTL (Control) pedals (1, 2) You can assign the desired functions to these pedals, then use them for control over those functions. 3 Number pedals (1/6 – 5/10) These switch the[...]

10 Introduction 1 Security Slot http://www.kensington.com/ 2 MODE jack Connect an optional footswitch (such as the BOSS FS-5U) here. The function is the same as that when the [ ] and [ ] pedals are held down simultaneously. 3 EXP PEDAL/CTL jack Connect an optional expression pedal (such as the Roland EV-5, BOSS FV-500L/FV- 500H) or footswitch (such[...]

11 Introduction When making connections to other equipment, be sure that all equipment is switched off. If you try to make connections while the power is turned on, the settings for the FC-300 may be changed. fig. If you want to use a footswitch for changing the mode, be sure to connect a BOSS FS- 5U/FS-6 footswitch (Optional) to the MODE jack. Whe[...]

12 Introduction Connecting an AC Adaptor If you’re using a BOSS PSA series AC adaptor, here’s how to connect the cord and secure it on the cord hook. fig.CordHook.j.eps fig. * Power is supplied from the RRC2 IN device, so no batteries or AC adaptor is necessary. * If using commercially available ethernet cable as the RRC2 connecting cable, be s[...]

13 Introduction Once the connections have been completed (p. 11), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. Turning on devices in the wrong order may cause malfunction or damage to the speakers (or other components) of connected devices. Turning On the Power fig.power-on.eps First, check that you are connected properly with the [...]

14 Introduction The FC-300 features the following four modes. The pedals function differently depending on the mode that’s selected. This manual describes each mode separately, while explaining the items available in a particular mode. This mode is for sending Program Change messages and Control Change messages. You can use the pedals to send any[...]

15 Introduction You can switch modes using one of the following methods. • Press [MODE] • Press a footswitch (BOSS FS-5U/FS-6; sold separately) connected to the MODE jack • Simultaneously press the [ ] and [ ] pedals fig. The current mode is indicated with the MODE indicators. You can switch modes only from the top screen of any mode. Switchi[...]

16 Standard Mode This is the mode for sending Program Change messages and Control Change messages. Pressing [ ] and [ ] pedals and the number pedals (1/6 – 5/10) transmits the Program Change messages and Bank select messages for the corresponding number pedals. 1 Press the [ ] pedal, and the numbers decrease by five; press the [ ] pedal, and the [...]

17 Standard Mode You can transmit Control Change messages with expression pedals and control pedals. In keeping with the movement of the expression pedal, Control Change messages with the controller numbers set for each pedal are transmitted consecutively. Each pedal is set at the factory as shown below. When you use control pedals, you can use the[...]

18 Standard Mode You can connect separately available footswitches and expression pedals and use the external pedals just like the FC-300’s pedals to transmit Control Change messages, Realtime messages, and other such data. When a BOSS FS-5U, FS-6 Footswitch is Connected, Assigned to CTL Pedal: These function in the same way as the FC-300’s bui[...]

19 Standard Mode You can freely change the settings for each pedal. 1 In the Standard Mode’s top screen, press PARAMETER [ ]. 2 Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to display the pedal setting screens. 3 Press VALUE [ ] [ ] to change the value. MIDI Messages This selects the MIDI messages to be transmitted. fig.05-009 • OFF These do not output MIDI message[...]

20 Standard Mode Range This sets the range for values that are transmitted. fig.05-009 Mode This sets the switch mode. fig.05-009 AMP Ctl Op (Amp Control Operation) This selects whether or not the AMP CONTROL jack is to be controlled. fig.05-009 When the AMP Ctl Op parameter is set to ON and the AMP Polarity parameter is set to Normal, control of A[...]

21 Control Change Mode This is the mode for sending Control Change messages. In this mode, all the pedals can be used to send Control Change messages. You should use this mode at times when you want to send a lot of Control Change messages. You can also store up to five sets, or configurations, of settings for all of the pedals within the FC-300’[...]

22 Control Change Mode In keeping with the movement of the expression pedal, Control Change messages with the controller numbers set for each pedal are transmitted consecutively. Each pedal is set at the factory as shown below. Control Change messages with the controller numbers set for each pedal are transmitted. Each pedal is set at the factory a[...]

23 Control Change Mode You can connect separately available footswitches and expression pedals and use the external pedals just like the FC-300’s pedals to transmit Control Change messages, Realtime messages, and other such data. When a BOSS FS-5U, FS-6 Footswitch is Connected, Assigned to CTL Pedal: These function in the same way as the FC-300?[...]

24 Control Change Mode You can freely change the settings for each pedal. 1 In the Control Change Mode’s top screen, press PARAMETER [ ]. 2 Pressing PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to show the pedal setting screens. 3 Press VALUE [ ] [ ] to change the value. MIDI Messages This selects the MIDI messages to be transmitted. fig.05-009 • OFF These do not output [...]

25 Control Change Mode Range This sets the range for values that are transmitted. fig.05-009 Mode This sets the switch mode. fig.05-009 AMP Ctl Op (Amp Control Operation) This selects whether or not the AMP CONTROL jack is to be controlled. fig.05-009 When the AMP Ctl Op parameter is set to ON and the AMP Polarity parameter is set to Normal, contro[...]

26 Control Change Mode The FC-300 can store up to five different configurations of settings made for all of the pedals ( “Change the Pedal Settings” (p. 24)) in Control Change mode. These configurations are called pedal settings, and you can switch them as needed. 1 After completing the pedal settings (p. 24), press [WRITE] in the top screen of[...]

27 Control Change Mode 1 Press [WRITE] in the top screen of the Control Change Mode. 2 Pressing PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to show the “Delete” screen. 3 Select the number (1–5) for the pedal settings you want to delete with VALUE [] [ ] . 4 Press [WRITE]. “Sure?” appears in the display. 5 If you want to delete the setting, press [WRITE]; if you w[...]

28 System Exclusive Mode This mode is for transmitting and receiving System Exclusive messages. Pressing the FC-300’s pedals and pedals connected to the EXP PEDAL/CTL jacks transmits the pedal status via System Exclusive messages. In addition, display content and pedal indicators can be switched with System Exclusive messages received by the FC-3[...]

29 Patch Mode This mode is used for storing combinations of multiple MIDI messages that you can combine freely and transmitting these messages together in groups. This mode allows you to control the settings for multiple devices, all just with the FC-300. A “patch” is a group of multiple MIDI messages (MIDI stream) and other settings that are c[...]

30 Patch Mode You can transmit Control Change messages through operation of the expression pedals, control pedals, and other controllers. In keeping with the movement of the expression pedal, Control Change messages with the controller numbers set for each pedal are transmitted consecutively. Each pedal is set at the factory as shown below. All Ass[...]

31 Patch Mode You can connect separately available footswitches and expression pedals and use the external pedals just like the FC-300’s pedals to transmit Control Change messages, Realtime messages, and other such data. When a BOSS FS-5U, FS-6 Footswitch is Connected, Assigned to CTL Pedal: These function in the same way as the FC-300’s built-[...]

32 Patch Mode When a patch is selected with the [ ] and [ ] pedals and number pedals, the MIDI messages saved to the patch are transmitted. 1 Press the [ ] pedal, and the numbers decrease by five; press the [ ] pedal, and the numbers increase by five. The BANK/NUMBER display and Number pedal indicators flash. 2 The numbers are selected by pressing [...]

33 Patch Mode In the Patch Mode’s top screen, when press PARAMETER [ ], the various pedal setting screens appear in the display. Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to select the parameter you want to change. The patch can set the following parameters. • Patch’s ON Stream • Patch’s OFF Stream • The Transmit timing of the patch’s Off Stream • ON[...]

34 Patch Mode 1 In the Patch Mode’s top screen, press PARAMETER [ ]. 2 Use the PARAMETER [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the MIDI stream you want to edit, then press [WRITE]. 3 “Edit MIDI” appears in the screen; press [WRITE]. The screen for selecting the MIDI stream editing function appears. The following display appears when the message is no[...]

35 Patch Mode When Setting Channel Messages and Realtime Messages 1 Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to the MIDI message. 2 Press VALUE [ ] [ ] to select the MIDI message to be edited. 3 Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to the parameter you want to change. 4 Press VALUE [ ] [ ] to change the value. If there is any other message [...]

36 Patch Mode When Setting System Exclusive Messages 1 Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to the MIDI message. 2 Press VALUE [ ] [ ] to select the “SYSEX.” 3 Press [WRITE] to display the advanced editing screen. 4 Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to the data you want to change. 5 Press VALUE [ ] [ ] to change the value. 6 If y[...]

37 Patch Mode When Setting System Exclusive Messages Using the Template When assigning the following System Exclusive messages, use the template. 1 Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to the MIDI message. 2 Press VALUE [ ] [ ] to select the “SYSEX.” 3 Press PARAMETER [ ] to move the cursor to the “Template.” 4 Press [WRITE] to displa[...]

38 Patch Mode Copying and Moving MIDI Messages Within a Stream You can copy MIDI messages saved within a MIDI stream. Use this function when you want to program a number of similar messages in a stream. Messages in MIDI streams are output in the same order they are programmed. To change the sequence of the messages in a stream, use the Move functio[...]

39 Patch Mode You can copy an edited stream to a different patch or different stream. 1 In the Patch Mode’s top screen, press PARAMETER [ ]. 2 Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to select the stream to be used as the copy source, then press [WRITE]. 3 Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to select “Copy MIDI,” then press [WRITE]. 4 Press VALUE [ ] [ ] to select the [...]

40 Patch Mode You can delete content in streams. 1 In the Patch Mode’s top screen, press PARAMETER [ ]. 2 Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to select the stream from which you want to delete data, then press [WRITE]. 3 Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to select “Delete MIDI,” then press [WRITE]. 4 “Sure?” appears in the display; press [WRITE] once more. 5 A[...]

41 Patch Mode You can set the status of the AMP CONTROL jacks when patches are selected. 1 In the Patch Mode’s top screen, press PARAMETER [ ]. 2 Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to select “AMP Ctl.” 3 Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to select “1” or “2” of the AMP Ctl. 4 Press VALUE [ ] [ ] to change the value. Control of AMP CONTROL when the AMP Pol[...]

42 Patch Mode You can freely change the settings for each pedal. 1 In the Patch Mode’s top screen, press PARAMETER [ ]. 2 Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to select the each pedal settings screen. The pedals being set appear at the left and upper of the screen. You can set the following parameters: • ON Stream • OFF Stream • Control Change Message ([...]

43 Patch Mode MMC REC EXIT / MMC REC PAUSE / MMC PAUSE This transmits MIDI Realtime messages and MMC messages. When assigned to an expression pedal, messages are output once the pedal is pressed downward past the halfway point; when assigned to a control pedal or other switch, the messages are output when the switch is on. • P.BEND/CH.PRS These t[...]

44 Patch Mode 4 When you have finished with the editing, press [EXIT]. The top screen appears. 5 After making the changes, follow the instructions in “Storing (Saving) Patches” (p. 44) to save the setting to a patch. 1 In the Patch mode’s top screen, press PARAMETER [ ]. 2 Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to select “Patch Name.” 3 Press PARAMETER [...]

45 Patch Mode You can delete entire patches. 1 Select the patch you want to delete in the Patch mode’s top screen, then press [WRITE]. 2 Press PARAMETER [ ] to select “Delete.” 3 Press [WRITE]. 4 “Sure?” appears in the display; press [WRITE] once more. The selected patch is deleted, and the FC-300 returns to the top screen. Deleting Patch[...]

46 Other Features Set the system parameters with the following procedure. 1 Press [UTILITY]. The [UTILITY] indicator lights, and the Utility screen appears in the display. 2 Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to call up the parameter you want to set. Parameters that can be set and their screens are described in the next section. 3 Press VALUE [ ] [ ] to set t[...]

47 Other Features You can change the method used for transmitting program changes to match the device connected to the FC-300. 1 Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to select “SYS:PC Mode.” 2 Press VALUE [ ] [ ] to make the setting. When PC Mode parameter sets to “EFFECTS” and SYS:Bank Display parameter sets to “LINEAR,” the FC-300’s BANK/NUMBER [...]

48 Other Features 1 Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to select “SYS:Bnk Chg Mode.” 2 Press the VALUE [ ] [ ] to program the settings. Here are some examples of operation in Standard Mode. 3 When you’ve finished making the settings, press [UTILITY] or [EXIT]. You can set an upper limit on the banks that can be switched, thus limiting the range of banks[...]

49 Other Features You can set the size of the step made when the [ ] [ ] pedals are pressed. 1 Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to select “SYS:Bank Step.” 2 Press VALUE [ ] [ ] to make the setting. 3 When you’ve finished making the settings, press [UTILITY] or [EXIT]. You can select the way numbers are indicated in Standard Mode to match that of the c[...]

50 Other Features Change this parameter if the indicator on an amp connected to an AMP CONTROL jack (1 or 2) does not correspond to the ON indicator (indicator lit) on the FC-300. 1 Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to select “SYS:AMP 1 Pol.” or “SYS:AMP 2 Pol.” 2 Press VALUE [ ] [ ] to make the setting. 3 When you’ve finished making the settings, [...]

51 Other Features This sets the modes that can be selected when the mode is switched with a pedal. This setting allows you to toggle only between the modes you need when using the pedal. 1 Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to select “SYS:MODE Pdl Seq.” 2 Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to select the mode you want to set, then press VALUE [ ] [ ] to make the sett[...]

52 Other Features This sets the Transmit Channel of the MIDI messages. 1 Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to select “MIDI:Tx Channel.” 2 Press VALUE [ ] [ ] to set the transmit channel. 3 When you’ve finished making the settings, press [UTILITY] or [EXIT]. This sets the Device ID used for transmitting and receiving system exclusive messages. 1 Press P[...]

53 Other Features You can change the values of the Bank Select messages output in Standard Mode to match the connected device. Values from the [ ] [ ] pedals are added to the base values set here and then output. For details, refer to “Setting the Method Used for Transmitting Program Change messages in Standard Mode (PC Mode)” (p. 47). 1 Press [...]

54 Other Features 2 Press VALUE [ ] [ ] to make the setting. 3 Press [WRITE]. The “Now Sending...” message appears in the display when the FC-300 sends the data. The top screen appears in the display when the FC-300 finishes sending the data. If either ALL, CONTROL, or PATCH is selected in Step 2, the message “Erase Tmp Data Sure?” is displ[...]

55 Appendices You can restore all of the FC-300’s settings to their original factory settings. This is referred to as “Factory Reset.” Use the following procedure when carrying out Factory Reset. 1 Switch off the power. 2 Hold down VALUE [ ] [ ] and switch on the power. The message “Factory Reset Are you sure?” appears in the display. 3 P[...]

56 Appendices Although the FC-300’s EXP pedals are adjusted for optimal performance when shipped from the factory, extended use over time and under certain usage conditions may result in the pedals going out of adjustment. If you find the pedals exhibiting problems, such as “a failure to completely shut off the volume when used as volume pedals[...]

57 Appendices [Cause] The batteries are depleted (6 x AA size). [Solution] Replace the batteries as soon as possible. (p. 11) [Cause 1] The internal memory became full at the time the patch was saved. [Solution 1] Delete any unnecessary patches. (p. 45) [Cause 2] The area of memory for the FC-300’s internal operations became full while the patch [...]

58 Appendices If other operational problems occur, first check by using the following solutions: If this does not resolve the problem, then contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service station. The power doesn’t come on • Is the specified AC adaptor (PSA series; sold separately) properly connected? Check connections again. Never use any AC ad[...]

59 MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER Model FC-300 Apr. 1, 2007 Version 1.00 MIDI Implementation Roland’s MIDI implementation uses the following data format for all Exclusive messages (type IV): MIDI status: F0H, F7H An Exclusive message must be flanked by a pair of status codes, starting with a Manufacturer ID immediately after F0H (MIDI version 1.0). Manufac[...]

60 MIDI Implementation Handshake-transfer procedure (This device does not use this procedure) This procedure initiates a predetermined transfer sequence (handshaking) across the interface before data transfer takes place. Handshaking ensures that reliability and transfer speed are high enough to handle a large amount of data. fig.Connection-Diagram[...]

61 MIDI Implementation address, size, and that checksum are summed. Data set 1: DT1 (12H) This message corresponds to the actual data transfer process. Because every byte in the data is assigned a unique address, a DT1 message can convey the starting address of one or more bits of data as well as a series of data formatted in an address-dependent o[...]

62 MIDI Implementation System Realtime Message Active Sensing When FC-300 receives Active Sensing, it measures time intervals between incoming messages. If the subsequent message will not come within 400 msec after the previous one, FC-300 turns off Active Sensing for a period and stops measuring message intervals. System Exclusive Message System E[...]

63 MIDI Implementation Program Change * Specifically when Standard Mode and Patch Mode are selected. Channel Pressure * Does not transmit while in System Exclusive Mode. Pitch Bend Change * Does not transmit while in System Exclusive Mode. System Realtime Message Start * Does not transmit while in System Exclusive Mode. Continue * Does not transmit[...]

64 MIDI Implementation Using Roland’s one-way System Exclusive message you can transfer data between FC-300 and another device. You can use the following Model ID for the FC-300. • 00H 00H 1EH (FC-300) You can use System Exclusive messages to transmit and receive the FC-300’s internal parameters in the form of bulk data. • 00H 00H 20H (Foot[...]

65 MIDI Implementation Pedal Status (Individual area) • Outputs when pedal is operated while in the System Exclusive Mode. • Also outputs Data Set (DT1) when Data Request (RQ1) is received. • Data Set (DT1) is ignored. LED Status (Individual area) • Receives Data Set (DT1) in all mode, changes the LED status of each pedal only in the System[...]

66 MIDI Implementation Controller Status (Individual area) • Receives Data Set (DT1) in all mode. • Changes status of AMP CONTROL jack when Data Set (DT1) is received. • Outputs when Data Request (RQ1) is received. Message Display Status (Individual area) • Receives Data Set (DT1) in all mode. • Outputs when Data Request (RQ1) is received[...]

67 MIDI Implementation Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System Exclusive Common System Realtime AUX Messages Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note ON Note OFF Key's Ch's 0, 32 1 – 31 33 – 95 True # Song Posit[...]

68 Specifications * In the interest of product development, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. FC-300 : MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER Connectors MIDI connectors (IN, OUT) MODE jack EXP PEDAL/CTL jack (3/3,4 4/5,6 5/7,8) AMP CONTROL jack (1, 2) RRC2 OUT connector DC IN jack Controls Number pedals 1/6[...]

69 Index Numerics 1/6 – 5/10 pedals ............................................................ 9 1/6–5/10 ......................................................................... 21 A AMP 1 Pol. ...................................................................... 50 AMP 2 Pol. ...............................................................[...]

70 Index System Exclusive Messages ......................................... 59 System Exclusive Mode ................................................ 14 System Parameters ........................................................ 46 T Threshold ........................................................................ 56 Troubleshooting ..............[...]

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: BROWN: As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is [...]

04564278 07-04-1N As of November 1, 2006 (ROLAND) Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office 9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: 20-2-417-1828 REUNION Maison FO - YAM Mar[...]