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Owner's Manual (this document)
Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in
order to use the FR-4x.
PDF Manual (download from the Web)
5 Reference Manual
This explains all functions of the unit.
5 MIDI Implementation
This is detailed information about MIDI messages.
Before using this unit, carefully read "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (the leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and the Owner's
Manual (p. 20)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
Copyright © 2016 ROLAND CORPORATION
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Enter the following URL in your computer.
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Choose "FR-4x" as the product name.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ......15 Selecting an Accordion Sound for the Left-Hand Button Getting Ready to Use the FR-4x as an Audio Player ..15 Keyboard .

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Pass the opposite end of the strap through the Attaching the Straps holder ring on the side of the jacks. Remove the strap. The FR-4x comes with two shoulder straps that have Velcro fasteners on each end. Place the Velcro fastener together to secure the strap.

  • Page 3: Connecting The Ac Adaptor

    Indicator Plug the power cord into a power outlet. To use the FR-4x with batteries, see “Installing Batteries” (p. 4). NOTE Be sure to use the AC adaptor supplied with the unit (PSB-7U).

  • Page 4: Installing Batteries

    Remove the battery case cover. minimize the volume. While pressing downward on the two knobs of the cover, pull it If you connect the FR-4x to an amplifier, etc., set its volume to the toward yourself. minimum value as well.

  • Page 5: Auto Off Setting

    When you press the [EXIT] button or the [SONG If you connected the FR-4x to an amplifier, etc., set its volume to LIST] button, playback stops and you return to the the minimum value as well.

  • Page 6: Performing

    This setting requires the bellows to be On the FR-4x/FR-4xb, you can adjust the sensitivity of the bellows X-HV (X-Heavy) moved even more strongly than the to your preference.

  • Page 7: Selecting An Accordion Set

    You can select and play the built-in sets, or create sets to your own number number preference and save them. & For a list of the sets that are included when the FR-4x is shipped from the factory, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF). Selecting an Accordion Sound for the Right-Hand Keyboard Select the accordion sound that is played by the right-hand keyboard.

  • Page 8: Selecting An Accordion Sound For The Left-Hand Button Keyboard

    Performing MEMO Selecting an Accordion Sound for the Left- Reed combinations differ slightly for each accordion set. Hand Button Keyboard For the left-hand button keyboard, you can also select a Free Bass The left-hand button keyboard plays bass and chords. mode for advanced players as an alternative to the standard bass mode typically used for performing.

  • Page 9: Left-Hand Button Keyboard And Right-Hand Keyboard (Fr-4Xb) Note Layout

    Performing Left-Hand Button Keyboard and Right-Hand Keyboard (FR-4xb) Note Layout Left-hand button keyboard Right-hand keyboard (FR-4xb) Back as seen from the performer (connection jack side) Front as seen from the performer (display side) 5 On the left-hand button keyboard, the buttons enclosed in dark gray shading are the bass rows, and the others are chord rows. * You can also extend the bass rows to be three rows.

  • Page 10: Playing Non-Accordion Sounds

    Register Button organ sounds. Selecting an Orchestral Sound for the The FR-4x/FR-4xb contain more than 150 orchestral sounds. To select an orchestral sound that’s not assigned to a register button, Right-Hand Keyboard proceed as follows.

  • Page 11: Selecting An Organ Sound For The Right-Hand Keyboard

    Selecting an Organ Sound for the Right- Selecting an Organ Sound Not Assigned to a Register Button Hand Keyboard The FR-4x/FR-4xb contain 32 different organ sounds. Press the [ORGAN] button. To select an organ sound that's not assigned to a register button, proceed as follows.

  • Page 12: Selecting An Orchestral Sound For The Left-Hand Button Keyboard (Bass Rows)

    Playing Non-Accordion Sounds Selecting an Orchestral Sound for the Left- Selecting an Orchestral Sound Not Assigned to a Register Button Hand Button Keyboard (Bass Rows) An internal orchestral sound can also be selected for the left-hand Here’s how to select an orchestral sound for the bass rows of the register buttons.

  • Page 13: Selecting An Orchestral Sound For The Left-Hand Button Keyboard (Chord Rows)

    Playing Non-Accordion Sounds Selecting an Orchestral Sound for the Left- Selecting an Orchestral Sound Not Assigned to a Register Button Hand Button Keyboard (Chord Rows) An internal orchestral sound can also be selected for the left-hand Here’s how to select an orchestral sound for the chord rows of the register buttons.

  • Page 14: Saving And Recalling Favorite Sounds And Settings (User Programs)

    14 user programs. By switching groups you can switch the 14 user programs that are recalled by the register buttons. On the FR-4x, these groups are Press the [ENTER/YES] button to save the user called “banks.

  • Page 15: Using The Usb Audio Player

    Select a song from the USB flash drive. & “Selecting a Song from a USB Flash Drive” (p. 15) Press the [r] button to play back the song. The FR-4x can play back MP3 files or WAV files. & “Reference Manual” (PDF) Note when playing audio files The [r] button indicator is lit, and song playback starts.

  • Page 16: Appendix

    Right-hand keyboard section This section is normally used for playing the melody. The FR-4x’s right-hand keyboard sectionn is velocity sensitive. Right-hand keyboard section [ L ] button In a menu screen, press this once to return to the screen of a higher level.
  • Page 17 Turns the sordina effect on/off. On an acoustic accordion, this closes the [3/10] button wooden resonance chamber inside the instrument. The FR-4x simulates this effect electronically. BASS TO TREBLE: [4/11] button Lets you play the bass part using the right-hand...
  • Page 18 Appendix Left-hand button keyboard section Left-hand register buttons Bellows resistance regulator and air button Select the register that is played by the left-hand keyboard. The bellows resistance regulator allows you to specify the bellows’ inertia (the force needed to push and pull it). Left-hand button keyboard By pressing the air button you can purge the air that still remains in These 120 buttons are used to play bass notes and chords (they are...

  • Page 19: Securing The Cable

    Proceed as follows to ensure that a MIDI cable–or an audio cable– doesn’t come loose while you are playing. In order to use the FR-4x with your computer, you’ll need to download the driver from the following URL and install it.

  • Page 20: Using The Unit Safely

    Technology Properties Intellectual Property Right stored in your unit when we carry out Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this repairs, in some cases, such as when the • It is forbidden by law to make an audio technology from the TPL Group.
  • Page 21 MEMO...
  • Page 22 Reference Cap To do this, first remove the button you wish to replace by turning it counterclockwise, then install the new button and screw it clockwise. リファレンス・キャ ップ ボタンを付け替えるには、交換するボタンを左に回して取りはずし、新しいボタンを取り付けて右に回して固定します。...

  • Page 23: Declaration Of Conformity

    For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : FR-4X, FR-4XB Type of Equipment : Digital Accordion Roland Corporation U.S. Responsible Party : Address : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 (323) 890-3700 Telephone :...

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