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Owner's 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 a good grasp of every feature provided by
your new unit, Owner's manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be
saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
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Copyright © 2001 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the
written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Assembling the F-90
Before You Play
Listening to the Demo Songs
Playing the Keyboard
Contents
Index
page 6
page 10
page 12
page 13
page 9
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- Page 1 Owner’s 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 a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety.
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Page 2: Using The Unit Safely
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. - Page 3 012b • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when: • The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged;...
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Page 4: Important Notes
(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials. • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions. -
Page 5: Introduction
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... -
Page 6: Assembling The F-90
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 horizontally, with the rear panel facing down. - Page 7 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 securing them again.
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Page 8: Panel Descriptions
Introduction Panel Descriptions Volume Reverb Volume Harpsi- Piano Reverb E.Piano chord Organ Strings Variation Dual Balance 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. -
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY... 2 IMPORTANT NOTES... 4 Introduction ... 5 Main Features... 5 Checking the Included Items ... 5 Assembling the F-90... 6 Panel Descriptions... 8 Applying the Tempo Setting Sheet ... 8 Before You Play ... 10 Connecting the AC Adaptor ... -
Page 10: Before You Play
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. Connect the supplied AC adaptor and AC cord. fig.00-02 AC adaptor Connect the AC adaptor to the DC In connector... -
Page 11: Turning On The Power
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. Turn the [Volume] knob completely to the left to lower the volume to the minimum level. -
Page 12: Listening To The Demo Songs
Listening to the Demo Songs The F-90 comes with sixty demo songs. Playing/Stopping the Demo Songs fig.01-01 Harpsi- Piano Reverb E.Piano 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. -
Page 13: Playing The Keyboard
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. -
Page 14: Layering Two Instrument Sounds (Dual Play)
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 Piano Reverb E.Piano... -
Page 15: Adding Reverberation To Sounds (Reverb Effect)
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. -
Page 16: Changing The Metronome Tempo
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 Variation Dual Balance... - Page 17 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 Volume Harpsi-...
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Page 18: Some Handy Functions
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 Harpsi- Piano Reverb E.Piano chord Organ Strings Variation While holding down... Hold down the [ (Metronome)] button and press the [Demo] button. -
Page 19: Transposing Without Changing Your Keyboard Fingering (Key Transpose)
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 match the singer’s vocal register lets you easily transpose the sounds without changing the score. -
Page 20: Changing The Volume Balance In Dual Play
Some Handy Functions Setting the Reference Pitch to 440.0 Hz While holding down the [Variation] button and [Demo] button, press the “C 4” key on the keyboard. fig.7-08.e Variation Demo Dual Balance Key Touch While holding down two buttons... The reference pitch will be set to 440.0 Hz. This is the most commonly used setting. -
Page 21: Connecting To Audio Equipment
If the device you are connecting is monaural, connect it to the L (Mono) jack. In this case, do not connect the R jack of the F- NOTE Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions. -
Page 22: Connecting To Midi Devices
You should also make the following settings as needed. For details on making MIDI-related settings for the F-90, refer to p. 23 through p. 24. Connection Examples: Connecting to a sequencer (The Roland MT Series) fig.8-02.e Sequencer MIDI L ( Mono ) -
Page 23: Cautions When Connecting An External Midi Device
[Demo] button, the “C8” note to turn the setting On, or press the “B7” note to turn the setting Off. fig.8-07.e If the F-90 is connected to a Roland MT series (except MT- 80s/90s), it is not necessary to make the Local Off setting. Sequencer When the power is turned on, the MT series will transmit a Local Off message. -
Page 24: Set The Midi Channel
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 first set the channel used for reception on your external device to the same channel that... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
There is a dif- In the upper range, the ference in the timbre as well. sound changes abruptly Roland pianos faithfully sim- beyond a certain key ulate such characteristics of the acoustic piano. On the F- 90, the range that is unaffect-... -
Page 26: Demo Song List
Power Composer Copyright C. Debussy © 1995 Roland Corporation W. A. Mozart © 1996 Roland Corporation E. Satie © 1997 Roland Corporation C. Debussy © 1995 Roland Corporation F. - Page 27 * No data for the internal songs that is played will be output from MIDI OUT connector. Song Name Demo Song List Composer Copyright J. Brahms © 1996 Roland Corporation L. v. Beethoven © 1996 Roland Corporation F. Chopin © 1996 Roland Corporation F. Mendelsshon ©...
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Page 28: Midi Implementation
* 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 distributor. MIDI Implementation Chart Transmitted 1–16... -
Page 29: Main Specifications
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... -
Page 30: Functions Assigned To The Keyboard
Functions Assigned to the Keyboard Functions for Metronome Variation Dual Balance Key Touch Volume Harpsi- Reverb Piano E.Piano chord Organ Strings Variation Demo Dual Balance Key Touch 0 2 3 4 6 Changing the Beat (p. 17) Other Functions Variation Dual Balance Volume Harpsi-... -
Page 31: Index
Index 440.0 Hz ... 20 442.0 Hz ... 20 AC Adaptor ... 10 Assembly ... 6 Audio Equipment ... 21 Beat ... 17 Connecting Audio Equipment ... 21 MIDI Devices ... 22 Damper Pedal ... 10 Demo Song ... 12, 26 Dual Play ... -
Page 32: Information
Information Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. SINGAPORE AFRICA AFRICA Swee Lee Company 150 Sims Drive, EGYPT SINGAPORE 387381 TEL: 6846-3676 Al Fanny Trading Office...