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Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland GFC-50 FOOT CONTROLLER. The GFC-50 is a foot controller that can control other MIDI instruments. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2–...
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Refer all servicing to your retailer, elements and short circuits. Damaged cords the nearest Roland Service Center, or an are fire and shock hazards! authorized Roland distributor, as listed on ....................
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In the Roland Service Center, or an authorized interest of safety, please read and observe Roland distributor, as listed on the “Infor- the following precautions (p. 14). mation” page. • Carefully follow the installation instruc- ....................
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• All Program Change information can be transmitted using only the pedals and buttons. • The GFC-50 can accept connection of two external expression pedals and two foot switches. This allows you to control the connected MIDI instrument in real time with Control Change messages.
IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following: Power Supply: Maintenance Use of Batteries 401a • For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly •...
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Front Panel fig.01 1. Number Pedals 2. Number Indicators 3. Number Shift Pedal 4. Number Shift Indicators (A/B) 5. BANK Display 6. Dot 7. Bank Shift Buttons (UP/DOWN)
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Rear Panel fig.02 8 9 10 8. Cord Hook 9. AC Adaptor Jack 10. POWER Switch 11. BANK SHIFT Jacks (UP/DOWN) p. 10 12. CTL (Control Pedal) Jacks (1/2) p. 12 13. EXP (Expression Pedal) Jacks (1/2) p. 12 14.
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CONNECTIONS fig.03 Connection to another AC Adaptor MIDI device PSA-Series MIDI IN MIDI Cable (optional) FOOT CONTROLLER OUT (MIDI OUT) 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.
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About the Economy Mode When the GFC-50 is being operated with batteries, the Economy mode can be used to effectively extend battery life by about twice as long as usual. The Bank Display may become somewhat dimmer and it may flicker a little, but this is not an indication of a problem.
You can change Bank numbers using a pedal by connecting a foot switch (BOSS FS-5U: optional) to the BANK SHIFT Jacks (UP/DOWN) on the rear of the GFC-50. * When using the FS-5U, set the polarity switch as shown below.
PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBERS Setting a Program Change Number Example 1: Setting Program Change number 8. 0 (Bank: 0) + 8 (Number) = 8 fig.09 Example 2: Setting Program Change number 12. 10 (Bank: 1) + 2 (Number) = 12 fig.10 Example 3: Setting Program Change number 120.
(Roland EV-5: optional) and two foot switches (BOSS FS-5L/FS-5U: optional). This allows you to control a connected MIDI instrument in real time with Control Change messages. The Control Change jacks on the rear of the GFC-50 correspond to the following Control Change numbers:...
CHANGING MIDI CHANNEL The GFC-50’s default MIDI channel is channel 1. If you wish to change the default channel, follow this procedure: * The MIDI channel you set will not be stored in memory. It will be necessary to set the MIDI channel each time the unit is turned on.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT When to replace the batteries When operating on battery power only, the unit’s indicator will become flash when battery power gets too low. Replace the battery as soon as possible. * Even if the unit is set to ON, it will automatically switch to the ECONOMY mode when the indicators begin to flash.
This message can be transmitted when the external pedal is connected. Program change Status Second n = MIDI channel number 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) pp = Program number 00H - 7FH (Prog.1 - Prog.128) This message is transmitted when the patch of GFC-50 is changed.
SPECIFICATIONS GFC-50: Foot Controller Controls Dimensions Pedal x 6 423 (W) x 135 (D) x 40 (H) mm Bank Shift Buttons (UP/DOWN) 16-11/16 (W) x 5-3/8 (D) x 1-5/8 (H) inches Power Switch Weight Display 1.6 kg/3 lbs 9 oz (excluding AC adaptor)
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For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For the USA 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.
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Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PANAMA TAIWAN ITALY JORDAN AFRICA AFRICA SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A. Roland Italy S. p. A. AMMAN Trading Agency ROLAND TAIWAN...
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