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Congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano F-50.
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 © 2003 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-50
Before You Play
Listening to the Demo Songs
Playing the Keyboard
Contents
Index
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page 10
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano F-50. 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.

  • 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;...

  • Page 4: Additional Precautions

    • Do not apply undue force to the music stand while it is in use. • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.

  • Page 5: Congratulations On Your Choice Of The Roland Digital Piano F

    Checking the Included Items Check to see if you have all of the items that normally are supplied with the F-50. If any items are missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased this unit. ❏ F-50 (For installing the F-50, refer to p. 6) ❏...

  • Page 6: Assembling The F-50

    • Always carry out this procedure with the F-50 lying horizontally, with the rear panel facing down. • Should you the screws used in assembling the stand or those used for attaching the music stand, make sure to put them in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.
  • Page 7 F-50, and gently raise the instrument. fig.st03-2 If the Stand is Uneven If after lifting the F-50 back up you find that stand is crooked, try loosening the screws and then securing them again. When retightening, start with the top screws, then work your way down.

  • Page 8: Panel Descriptions

    Introduction Panel Descriptions Power Power 1. [Power] Switch This switch turns the unit on/off (p. 11). 2. [Volume] Knob Adjusts the volume (p. 12). 3. [Reverb] Button Used to add reverberation to the sound (p. 17). Tone 4. Tone Buttons The following five buttons are collectively referred to as the Tone buttons.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Connecting to Audio Equipment ... 22 About the Jacks...22 Making the Connections ...22 Listening to the F-50 through the speakers of an audio device, or recording a performance onto a cassette tape or other media ...22 Listening to the sound of an audio device through the speakers of the F-50...22...

  • Page 10: Before You Play

    Installing the Music Stand fig.00-01 Power cord Attach the included screws to the F-50’s rear panel. Be sure to use the supplied screws for attaching the music stand. Turn the screws clockwise until they’re held in place–but don’t tighten them yet.

  • Page 11: Damper Pedal

    Unplugging a pedal cord from the unit while the power is on may cause the pedal’s effect to be applied without stopping. The power of the F-50 must be turned off before inserting or removing a pedal cord. Turning On the Power...

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Volume

    • Connecting the headphones when the volume of connected equipment is turned up may result in damage to the headphones. Lower the volume on the F-50 before plugging in the headphones. • Listening at excessively high volume levels will not only damage the headphones, but may also cause hearing loss.

  • Page 13: Listening To The Demo Songs

    Listening to the Demo Songs The F-50 features five internal songs that demonstrate how the onboard tones can be used effectively, along with sixty classic piano songs. Playing/Stopping the Demo Songs fig.01-01 Press the [Demo] button. The indicator of the [Play] button will blink.

  • Page 14: Listening To The Demo Songs Using Each Tone

    The [Play] button’s indicator goes out, and the demo song playback will stop. ■ Listening to the Demo Songs Using Each Tone The first through fifth demo songs provide an introduction to the F-50’s tones. You can select and listen to one tone button song at a time.

  • Page 15: Playing The Keyboard

    * A/B: dividing the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, then playing different tones A, the right-hand tone; and B, the left-hand tone fig.02-01 When the F-50 is turned on, the tone is reset to Grand Piano. fig.02-01 Press any Tone button.

  • Page 16: 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 While pressing the [Piano] button, also press the [Strings] button.

  • Page 17: 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. fig.02-03 1, 2 Press the [Reverb] button, and confirm that its indicator has...

  • Page 18: Recording Your Performance

    Recording Your Performance You can easily record your performances. A recorded performance can be played back to hear your own playing. Notes Regarding Recording • Only one song can be recorded. If you begin recording when a previously recorded performance exists, the previous performance will be erased.

  • Page 19: 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-50 is powered up. fig.03-01 Press the [Light] button or the [Heavy] button. The indicator for the selected button lights.

  • Page 20: Transposing Without Changing Your Keyboard Fingering (Key Transpose)

    Sound (Master Tuning) In situations such as when playing ensemble with other instruments, you can tune the F-50’s reference pitch to the pitch of another instrument. The reference pitch generally refers to the pitch of the note that’s played when you finger the middle A key.

  • Page 21: Setting The Reference Pitch To 440.0 Hz

    ■ Setting the Reference Pitch to 440.0 Hz While holding down the [Variation] button and [Heavy] button, press the “C 4” key on the keyboard. fig.7-08.e While holding down two buttons... The reference pitch will be set to 440.0 Hz. This is the most commonly used setting.

  • Page 22: Recording Procedure

    Connecting to Audio Equipment Read this chapter if you wish to connect the F-50 to an audio device. By connecting the F-50 with an audio device, you can listen to the sound of the F-50 through the speakers of the audio device, or record your performance onto a cassette tape or other recording media.

  • Page 23: Connecting To Midi Devices

    Connecting to MIDI Devices Read this chapter if you wish to connect the F-50 to an external MIDI device. If the F-50 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, such as one from the MT series, you can record your performance on the MIDI sequencer.

  • Page 24: Cautions When Connecting An External Midi Device

    Thru function On ■ Receiving on all MIDI channels (Omni On/Off) When set to Omni On, the F-50 will sound as a result of received MIDI messages, no matter which channel the messages arrive on. When set to Omni Off, the F-50 will recognize only the messages that arrive on the MIDI channel that has been selected, as explained under “Set the MIDI Channel.”...

  • Page 25: Set The Midi Channel

    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-50 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 you have the F-50 set to use for transmission.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    (p. 20) Any performance that has been The recorded recorded is deleted when the power to performance the F-50 is turned off. A performance cannot be restored once it’s been disappeared deleted. Raising the volume too high may distort the sound. Adjust the volume level with Sound is the [Volume] knob (p.
  • Page 27 When the F-50 is connected to an external device Is the power to all equipment turned Are the connections between F-50 and the MIDI sequencer or the other No sound is external devices correct? (p.

  • Page 28: Demo Song List

    T. Badarzewska P. Tchaikovsky E. Grieg F. Chopin J. Strauss (I) Copyright © 2003 Roland Corporation © 2003 Roland Corporation © 2003 Roland Corporation © 2003 Roland Corporation © 2003 Roland Corporation © 1995 Roland Corporation © 1996 Roland Corporation ©...
  • Page 29 * All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. Composer R. Schumann © 1996 Roland Corporation F. Schubert © 1996 Roland Corporation F. Chopin © 1996 Roland Corporation G.

  • Page 30: Midi Implementation Chart

    * 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 31: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications F-50: 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 20 tones in 5 groups Effects Reverb (5 levels) Chorus (fixed for E.

  • Page 32: Functions Assigned To The Keyboard

    Functions Assigned to the Keyboard While holding down the [Variation] button and [Heavy] button, press the corresponding key. Power Key Transpose Master Tuning Setting the MIDI Channel (p. 20) (p. 20) (p. 25)

  • Page 33: Index

    Index Numerics 440.0 Hz ... 21 442.0 Hz ... 21 AC Adaptor ... 10 Assembly ... 6 Audio Equipment ... 22 Connecting Audio Equipment ... 22 MIDI Devices ... 23 Damper Pedal ... 11 [Demo] Button ... 13–14 Demo Songs ... 13–14, 28 Tone Demo Songs ...
  • Page 34 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. AFRICA PHILIPPINES G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue EGYPT Makati, Metro Manila 1200, Al Fanny Trading Office...
  • Page 35 This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 36 This owner’s manual is printed on recycled paper. 03345901 ’05-2-3N...

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