Connecting To The Usb Connector; Connecting Midi Devices; Connectors; Making The Connections - Roland FP-5 Owner's Manual

Connecting to the USB
Connector
You can use a USB connector to connect the FP-5 to your
computer. For more details, refer to the separate "USB
Installation Guide."
* Connecting your computer to the FP-5 for the first time
requires installation of the "USB Driver" (on the included
CD-ROM) to the computer. For more details, refer to the
separate "USB Installation Manual."
* Only MIDI data can be transmitted using USB.
* 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.
* USB cables are not included. Consult your Roland dealer if
you need to purchase.
* Turn on the power to the FP-5 before starting up MIDI
applications on the computer. Do not turn the FP-5 on or off
while any MIDI application is running.
* Do not connect or disconnect the USB cable while the FP-5's
power is on.
* If not using USB, disconnect the USB cable from the FP-5.
* If, during the transmission/reception of data, the computer
switches to energy-saving mode or suspended mode, or if the
FP-5's power is switched on or off, the computer may freeze, or
the FP-5's operation may become unstable.
* When using your computer's sequencer software to record
FP-5 performances, we recommend setting the sequencer
software's Soft Thru to "OFF," or setting MIDI Out mode
(p. 51) to "4."

Connecting MIDI Devices

About MIDI
MIDI stands for "Musical Instrument Digital Interface," and
is a worldwide standard for the exchange of performance
data (MIDI messages) and other information among
electronic instruments and computers.
The FP-5 features a MIDI connector and a computer
connector to allow performance information to be exchanged
with external devices. Connecting the keyboard to other
devices with these connectors provides you with an even
greater variety of ways to use your keyboard.
Chapter 4 Other Functions
* 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 cables are not included. Consult your Roland dealer if
you need to purchase.

■ Connectors

fig.04-08
MIDI Out Connector
Sends data about what is being played on the keyboard and
other performance data.
Connect to the MIDI in connector on the external MIDI
device.
MIDI In connector
Receives messages sent from external MIDI devices.
Connect to the MIDI Out connector on the external MIDI
device.

■ Making the Connections

* 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.
1.
Turn the volume all the way down on the FP-5
and on the device you're about to connect.
2.
Turn off the power to the FP-5 and to the device
being connected.
3.
Connect a MIDI cable (sold separately) between
the MIDI connectors on each device.
4.
Switch on the power to the FP-5 and the
connected device.
5.
Adjust the volume level on the FP-5 and the
connected device.
6.
You should also set the MIDI settings as needed.
Make the settings for the MIDI send and receive
channels (p. 50) and for Local On/Off (p. 50).
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