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  • Page 1 Owner‘s Manual...

  • Page 2: Look What You Can Do

    You can use the Transpose function to transpose the keyboard in semitone steps. Copyright © 2012 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    & & Contents Look What You Can Do! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Copying song files .

  • Page 4: Panel Descriptions

    & & Panel descriptions Front Panel [Split] button This button allows you to split the keyboard in two halves: the left half is then used to provide the Rhythm function with chord information, while the right half allows you to play [Metronome] button melodies (p.
  • Page 5 Panel descriptions Display Backing [Song], [Rhythm] buttons This shows various kinds of information, such as tone names, Song names, Rhythm names and the values of settings. Use these buttons to select Songs (p. 13) or Rhythms (p. 15), to change measures, to adjust Tone name G.Piano1 the playback tempo and volume.

  • Page 6: Headphone Jacks

    Panel descriptions [Power] switch Rear side This turns the power on/off (p. 8). * With the factory settings, the unit’s power will automatically be switched off 30 minutes after you stop playing or operating the unit. If the unit’s power has been turned off automatically, you can use the [Power] switch to turn the unit back on again.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel Connections

    • Carefully insert the USB flash drive all the way in-until it is firmly in place. • Use a USB memory sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if any other USB memory is used. Installing a CD drive (sold separately)

  • Page 8: Before You Play

    & & Before You Play Opening/closing the lid Turning the power on/off First, open the lid. You must use both hands to open or close the lid. Once the connections have been completed (p. 38), 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 Opening the Lid and other devices.

  • Page 9: Performing

    & & Performing Selecting tones Using the metronome The F-120R contains numerous tones (sounds). The tones are organized You can perform while the metronome sounds. You can into two groups. The [Piano] button is used for the grand piano tone adjust the tempo or beat of the metronome.

  • Page 10: Changing The Key Of The Keyboard (Transpose)

    Performing Example: Playing a Song in the Key of E Major while Changing the key of the keyboard using the C-major fingering (Transpose) Hold down the [Transpose] button and press the E key (since E is the tonic). This function allows you to transpose the F-120R’s pitch in semi-tone Counting from C as a reference point, one moves up four keys, steps.

  • Page 11: Disabling The Buttons (Panel Lock)

    Performing Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock) When you activate Panel Lock, all buttons will be disabled. This prevents the tones or settings from being changed if you inadvertently press a button. Hold down the [Other] button and press the [Song] button .

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Keyboard Sensitivity And The Sound

    & & Adjusting the keyboard sensitivity and the sound Adjusting the Keyboard Sensitivity Adding Reverberation to Sounds (Key Touch) (Reverb Effect) Here’s how to change the way in which the sound responds to your You can apply a reverb effect to the notes you play on the keyboard. keyboard dynamics.

  • Page 13: Playing Back Songs

    & & Playing back songs Viewing the measure number/selecting a Let’s try listening to the internal songs and the songs recorded in internal memory. For the titles of the internal songs, refer to “Internal different measure Song list” (p. 33). Memo To see the measure numbers while the F-120R plays back If you want to connect a CD drive (sold separately) and play back...

  • Page 14: Playing Parts (Left/Right Hand) Separately

    Playing back songs Playing songs consecutively (All Song Play) Memo The parts (left-hand/right-hand) are indicated as follows for the You can consecutively play back the built-in songs or the songs internal songs (A, B, C) and the songs you’ve recorded (U). Song saved in the internal memory or on the USB flash drive repetitively.

  • Page 15: Using The Rhythm Function

    & & Using the Rhythm function Use the [–] [+] buttons to select the Rhythm you want to Your F-120R contains a function that plays back automatic accompaniments called “rhythms”. It generates interactive use as your accompaniment . accompaniments based on the Rhythm you select. Each Rhythm is a The F-120R’s internal memory already contains a number of Rhythm typical accompaniment for a given musical genre.

  • Page 16: Changing The Rhythm Volume

    Using the Rhythm function Viewing the measure and beat number Changing the tempo of the current Rhythm Each Rhythm contains a default tempo setting that is used each To see the measure numbers while the F-120R plays back time you select a Rhythm and start playback. You can, however, the selected Rhythm, press the [Rhythm] button once or slow it down or speed it up by proceeding as follows: twice .

  • Page 17: Split: Different Functions For The Left/Right Keyboard Halves

    & & Split: Different functions for the left/right keyboard halves The [Split] button allows you to divide the F-120R’s keyboard into two Note halves and to use those sections for different purposes. Unlike Twin See the table above for an explanation of the “Split TONE” and Piano mode (p.

  • Page 18: Changing The Split Point

    Split: Different functions for the left/right keyboard halves Switching off the Split function Press the [Split] button again one or twice to switch off its indicator. Changing the split point By default, switching on the [Split] button will cause the keyboard to be split at the note F#3: ▼...

  • Page 19: Recording

    & & Recording You can record your performances either in the internal memory or to Memo an optional USB memory. Press [–] and [+] simultaneously to select the first empty You can play back a performance you have recorded to check what memory location of the active category (“U”...

  • Page 20: Playing Back Songs Or Rhythms On A Usb Memory

    & & Playing back Songs or Rhythms on a USB memory The F-120R allows you to play back Songs (both SMF and audio files) Navigating the contents of a USB and Rhythms that reside on a USB memory which you connect to the USB memory connector.

  • Page 21: Various Settings (Function Mode)

    & & Various settings (Function mode) Function mode lets you make various settings for the F-120R. Saving the Settings (Memory Backup) Basic Operation in Function Mode When the F-120R’s power is turned off, it will return to its default Here’s the basic procedure for making settings in Function mode. settings.

  • Page 22: Function Settings

    Various settings (Function mode) Function settings Display Function Setting Value Explanation Selecting Twin Piano mode You can choose one of the following ways in which the sound will be heard when Twin Piano is active (see p. 10). The Twin Piano function is off. OFF, 1, 2 TwinPno The sound will be heard more remarkably from the right as you play...
  • Page 23 Various settings (Function mode) Display Function Setting Value Explanation Chord recognition when [Split] is on This parameter allows you to specify how the F-120R should recognize the chords you play to “feed” the Rhythm function while the [Split] button is on, i.e. when you need to play chords in the left half of the keyboard.

  • Page 24: Connection Examples

    What is V-LINK? V-LINK is Roland’s proprietary specification that allows visual expression to be linked with musical performance. Video equipment that is compatible with V-LINK can be connected to electronic musical instruments via their MIDI ports, making it easy to enjoy a variety of visual effects that are linked with the performance.

  • Page 25: Local Control

    If you’re trying to connect the F-120R to your computer via a USB cable, but are unable to connect successfully, using the Roland original driver may solve the problem. Normally, you don’t need to install a driver. However, if some problem occurs, or if the performance is poor, using the Roland GEN (Generic), original driver may solve the problem.

  • Page 26: Copying Song Files

    & & Copying song files The “CopySong” function allows you to copy the song files in the Press the [Metronome] button . F-120R’s internal memory to the connected optional USB memory, and vice versa. Song 001 Í001 Note You can only copy SMF files from the USB memory to the F-120R’s internal memory.

  • Page 27: Initializing The Memory (Format Media)

    & & Initializing the memory (Format Media) You can erase all songs saved in the internal memory or reformat the If you decide not to proceed with the format, press the [Split] USB memory (sold separately) you connected. button. Note Use the [–] [+] buttons to select the memory that you want to initialize .

  • Page 28: Restoring The Settings To The Factory Condition (Factory)

    & & Restoring the settings to the factory condition (Factory) While holding down the [Split] and [Transpose] buttons, The settings you’ve changed in Function mode can be restored to their factory-set condition. This operation is called “Factory”. turn on the power . Note! Factory? The “Factory”...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    High-pitched ringing is heard decreasing the reverb. If you don’t hear this in headphones: — It is likely that there is some other reason (such as resonances within the unit). Please contact your dealer or the nearest Roland service center.

  • Page 30: Message List

    A MIDI transmission error has occurred. Check the MIDI cable and connected MIDI device. There may be a problem with the system. Repeat the procedure from the beginning. If it is not solved after you have tried several times, contact the Roland Error: 51 service center.

  • Page 31: Main Specifications

    Standard MIDI files (Format 0/1) Playable Song formats Audio files (WAV 44.1 khz/16-bit linear format) STL format (Roland recommends using Rhythms especially Playable Rhythms prepared for the F-120R or RP301R. Other Rhythms may not work as expected.) * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 32: Tone List

    & & Tone List ‘Piano’ list No . Name Explanation G.Piano1 A splendid concert grand piano sound. This is the most highly recommended tone; it can be used for any style of music. G.Piano2 A more mellow grand piano sound. Appropriate for quiet songs. G.Piano3 A brilliant grand piano sound.

  • Page 33: Internal Song List

    & & Internal Song list No . Song Name Composer No . Song Name Composer A .01 Valse, op.34-1 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin A .62 La Cinquantaine Gabriel Marie A .02 Polonaise op.53 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin A .63 Csikos Post Hermann Necke A .03 Nocturne No.20 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin...

  • Page 34: Internal Rhythm List

    & & Internal Rhythm list Genre No . Name Genre No . Name Slow Pop Swingin’ SlowBeat Swing Romantic SwingFst AcBallad Swing PnoNight Euro Bld Pno Jazz LoveBeat Jive 8 Beat GoldBeat Boogie Love Bld Blues1 Serenade Blues/Gospel Blues 2 PianoBld Gospel DreamBld...

  • Page 35: Using The Unit Safely

    Refer all servicing to your retailer, Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs Immediately turn the power off, remove the the nearest Roland Service Center, or an with wet hands when plugging into, or AC adaptor from the outlet, and request authorized Roland distributor, as listed on unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

  • Page 36: Important Notes

    The use of such cables can cause the to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability sound level to be extremely low, or impossible concerning such loss of data.
  • Page 37 Otherwise, due to the structural design of is reserved by Roland Corporation and/or Atelier this instrument, small pets or other animals could Vision Corporation.

  • Page 38: Assembling The F-120R

    * Do not place the body of the piano directly on the floor. Doing so will damage the jacks and holders on the bottom of the piano, and also damage the bottom panel case. Copyright © 2012 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Checking the parts Screws (large): 10 pcs .

  • Page 39: Assembling The Piano

    Remove the two protective wooden slats [h] (see the Attach the stabilizers [F] to the side boards and tighten the illustration above) . small screws [B] . Securely fasten the stabilizers to their final tightness at this time . Set up the piano body in a vertical position and so that it rests on the remaining styrofoam protectors [i] .

  • Page 40: Index

    Connect the pedal cord to the Pedal connector . Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the DC In connector Attach the cord clamps to fasten the pedal cord and the AC adaptor on the back of the piano, and the power cord to the cord (two locations).
  • Page 41 For EU Countries For EU countries For China For China...

  • Page 42: Declaration Of Conformity

    This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead. For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement F-120R Digital Piano Roland Corporation U.S. 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 (323) 890-3700...
  • Page 43 When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown distributor in your country as shown below.
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