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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.

any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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GFC-50(T)_05347_Manual.e 1 ページ２００７年６月７日木曜日午後６時８分 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.
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GFC-50(T)_05347_Manual.e 2 ページ２００７年６月７日木曜日午後６時８分 USING THE UNIT SAFELY The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.
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GFC-50(T)_05347_Manual.e 3 ページ２００７年６月７日木曜日午後６時８分 013 106 • In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit. .................................................................................................. • Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit. 014 • Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!) .................................................
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GFC-50(T)_05347_Manual.e 4 ページ２００７年６月７日木曜日午後６時８分 FEATURES • 6 sturdy pedals mounted on a solid baseboard. • 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. • The GFC-50 employs a two-way Battery/AC power supply.
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GFC-50(T)_05347_Manual.e 5 ページ２００７年６月７日木曜日午後６時８分 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 301 • 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). 302 • The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.
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GFC-50(T)_05347_Manual.e 6 ページ２００７年６月７日木曜日午後６時８分 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Front Panel fig.01 6 5 7 2 4 1 3 1. Number Pedals 2. Number Indicators 3. Number Shift Pedal 4. Number Shift Indicators (A/B) 5. BANK Display 6. Dot 7.
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GFC-50(T)_05347_Manual.e 7 ページ２００７年６月７日木曜日午後６時８分 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Rear Panel fig.02 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 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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GFC-50(T)_05347_Manual.e 8 ページ２００７年６月７日木曜日午後６時８分 CONNECTIONS fig.03 Connection to another MIDI device MIDI IN FOOT CONTROLLER OUT (MIDI OUT) AC Adaptor PSA-Series MIDI Cable (optional) 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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GFC-50(T)_05347_Manual.e 9 ページ２００７年６月７日木曜日午後６時８分 POWER ON Once the connections have been completed (p. 8), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. Ensure that all connections are correct and secure. Turn the GFC-50’s Power switch to the ON or ECONOMY position. Turn on the other devices. fig.
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GFC-50(T)_05347_Manual.e 10 ページ２００７年６月７日木曜日午後６時８分 PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBERS A Program Change number is selected using the “Bank” button and “Number” pedals. The Program Change message is transmitted the moment the Bank Shift button or Number pedal is pressed. Changing Banks Pressing a Bank Shift button (UP or DOWN) changes Bank numbers in sequence (0 to 12). The Bank Display shows the Bank Number currently selected. fig.
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GFC-50(T)_05347_Manual.e 11 ページ２００７年６月７日木曜日午後６時８分 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. 110 (Bank: 11) + 10 (Number) = 120 fig.11 * The highest Program Change number is 128.
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GFC-50(T)_05347_Manual.e 12 ページ２００７年６月７日木曜日午後６時８分 CONTROL CHANGE MESSAGES The GFC-50 can accept connection of a maximum of two external expression pedals (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.
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GFC-50(T)_05347_Manual.e 13 ページ２００７年６月７日木曜日午後６時８分 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. 1. Switch on the unit while holding the Number Shift Pedal (A/B) down. 2. Select the desired MIDI channel using the Bank Shift Buttons (UP/DOWN).
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GFC-50(T)_05347_Manual.e 14 ページ２００７年６月７日木曜日午後６時８分 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. The indicators will continue to flash until the batteries are replaced. How to replace batteries fig.
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GFC-50(T)_05347_Manual.e 15 ページ２００７年６月７日木曜日午後６時８分 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION FOOT CONTROLLER Model: GFC-50 Date: Oct. 1, 2000 Version: 1.00 1. TRANSMITTED DATA ●Control change Status BnH Second ccH n = MIDI channel number cc = Control number vv = Control Value Third vvH 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) 07H, 10H, 40H, 50H (7, 16, 64, 80) 00H - 7FH (Prog.1 - Prog.128) This message can be transmitted when the external pedal is connected.
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O O O O Prog Change Control Change : True # X X X X X O 0–127 X Recognized Program Change Number 1–128 Volume *1 General purpose controller *1 Hold *1 General purpose controller *1 Remarks Version : 1.00 Date : Oct.
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: True # X X X X X X X : Clock : Command : All sound off : Local ON/OFF : All Notes OFF : Active Sense : Reset System Real Time Aux Message X X X X X X X X X X X Program Change Number 1–128 Volume *1 General purpose controller *1 Hold *1 General purpose controller *1 O : Yes X : No Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY * 1 Can be transmitted when the external pedal is connected.
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GFC-50(T)_05347_Manual.e 18 ページ２００７年６月７日木曜日午後６時８分 SPECIFICATIONS GFC-50: Foot Controller Controls Dimensions Pedal x 6 Bank Shift Buttons (UP/DOWN) Power Switch 423 (W) x 135 (D) x 40 (H) mm 16-11/16 (W) x 5-3/8 (D) x 1-5/8 (H) inches Weight Display 1.
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GFC-50(T)_05347_Manual.e 19 ページ２００７年６月７日木曜日午後６時８分 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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