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Roland GFC-50 Owner's Manual

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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–
3; p. 5). 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.
Copyright © 2000 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in
any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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  • Page 1 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–...
  • Page 2 (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. • Never use or store the unit in places that are: •...
  • Page 3 • Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Infor- mation” page. • Batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken apart, or thrown into fire or water.
  • Page 4 • 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.

  • Page 5: Important Notes

    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: Use of Batteries • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system).

  • Page 6: Panel Descriptions

    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)

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    9. AC Adaptor Jack 10. POWER Switch 11. BANK SHIFT Jacks (UP/DOWN) 12. CTL (Control Pedal) Jacks (1/2) 13. EXP (Expression Pedal) Jacks (1/2) 14. FOOT CONTROLLER OUT Connector ➔ p. 10 ➔ p. 12 ➔ p. 12 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS...
  • Page 8 CONNECTIONS fig.03 FOOT CONTROLLER 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. If there are batteries in the unit while an AC adaptor is being used, normal operation will continue should the line voltage be interrupted (power blackout or power cord disconnection).
  • Page 9 ■ 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.

  • Page 10: Program Change Numbers

    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.

  • Page 11: Setting A Program Change Number

    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. 110 (Bank: 11) + 10 (Number) = 120 fig.11 * The highest Program Change number is 128.

  • Page 12: Control Change Messages

    (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:...

  • Page 13: Changing Midi Channel

    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.

  • Page 14: Battery Replacement

    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.

  • Page 15: Midi Implementation

    Status Second n = MIDI channel number pp = Program number This message is transmitted when the patch of GFC-50 is changed. Third 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) 07H, 10H, 40H, 50H (7, 16, 64, 80) 00H - 7FH (Prog.1 - Prog.128) 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)

  • Page 18: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS GFC-50: Foot Controller Controls Pedal x 6 Bank Shift Buttons (UP/DOWN) Power Switch Display Bank Display (7 segment) Indicators Number Indicators x 5 Number Shift Indicators (A/B) Connectors FOOT CONTROLLER OUT Connector BANK SHIFT Jacks (UP/DOWN) CTL (Control Pedal) Jacks (1/2)
  • Page 19 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 20 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...

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