Connection Panel; Personalizing Your Fr-2/Fr-2B - Roland FR-2 V-Accordion Owner's Manual

Connection panel

L DC IN socket
This is where you can connect the supplied power
adaptor (PSB-1U). Note that you can also purchase 8
optional batteries and use the FR-2/FR-2b without
the adaptor.
M MIDI OUT/IN socket
This socket can be used to receive or transmit MIDI
data. Its function depends on the setting of the "MIDI
Out/In" parameter (see p. 21).
Note: After selecting the "MIDI IN" setting, you will hear noth-
ing when you play on the FR-2/FR-2b's keyboards: it will only
respond to MIDI messages received from an external device.
N OUTPUT L/MONO (TREBLE) & R/MONO (BASS) sockets
These sockets can be connected to an amplifier, a
mixing console or a wireless system. If you use both
connectors, the FR-2/FR-2b's output is stereo. In that
case the signal of the Treble section is transmitted to
the L/MONO socket, while the R/MONO socket trans-

Personalizing your FR-2/FR-2b

The artwork you see behind the treble registers (above the Roland logo) can be replaced either with one of the six sheets
supplied with the FR-2/FR-2b or with a graphic you create yourself. To do so, proceed as follows:
(1) Use a coin to loosen the two screws holding the
"traforo" cover:
Be careful not to turn the screws too far—they
should remain in the traforo cover.
(2) After loosening both screws, you can open the
traforo cover:
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N
L
mits the bass (and chord) signal. If you only use one
jack (connected to the "L" or "R" socket), the FR-2/
FR-2b's output is mono.
O PHONES socket
This is where you can connect stereo headphones
(Roland RH-A30, RH-200s or RH-300). Doing so does
not mute the OUTPUT sockets.
Important remark
After connecting any cable to the FR-2/FR-2b, be sure
to never place it on the side when not using it.
• Always stand the V-Accordion on its rubber feet (and in
the corresponding direction) to avoid damaging the
plugs.
• Always handle and move the FR-2/FR-2b with care and
pay special attention to the cable slack to avoid damag-
ing or bending the cables.
• If you place the FR-2/FR-2b on your lap, ensure that the
audio and adaptor cables run between your legs (not
sideways) to avoid damaging or bending the cables.
Note: Be careful not to scratch the housing of your FR-2/
FR-2b.
(3) Remove the sheet from underneath the traforo
cover and insert another one.
You can either insert one of the supplied sheets or
create your own artwork. If you prefer to create your
own, pay attention to the following:
• You can use your color printer and a graphic program
to create your own artwork.
• Be sure to use paper or rather thin media—cardboard
is usually too thick.
• For a professional look, be sure to prepare a sheet
with the following dimensions: 364mm (L) x 92.9mm
(H).
(4) Secure the traforo cover by tightening the two
screws using a coin.
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