User Manual

Panel descriptions
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FR-1 V-Accordion
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-1 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. 26).
Note: After selecting the “MIDI IN” setting, you will hear noth-
ing when you play on the FR-1’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-1’s output is stereo. In that case
the signal of the Treble section is transmitted mainly
to the L/MONO socket, while the R/MONO socket
transmits mainly the bass (and chord) signal. If you
only use one jack (connected to the “L” or “R” socket),
the FR-1’s output is mono.
O PHONES socket
This is where you can connect the supplied earphones
or optional stereo headphones (Roland RH-A30,
RH-200s or RH-300). Doing so does not mute the
OUTPUT sockets.
Note: When using the supplied earphones, do not set the vol-
ume too high (i.e. past “12 o’clock”) to avoid distortion.
After connecting any cable to the FR-1, 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-1 with care and pay
special attention to the cable slack to avoid damaging
or bending the cables.
• If you place the FR-1 on your lap, ensure that the audio
and adaptor cables run between your legs (not side-
ways) to avoid damaging or bending the cables.
Personalizing your FR-1
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-1 or with a graphic you create yourself. To do so, proceed as follows:
(1) Use the supplied hexagonal wrench to loosen the
two screws holding the “traforo” cover:
There is one screw on either side.
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:
Note: Be careful not to scratch the housing of your FR-1.
(3) Remove the sheet from underneath the traforo
cover and insert another one.
While creating your own sheet, 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: 297mm (L) x 89mm
(H).
(4) Secure the traforo cover by tightening the two
screws using the supplied hexagonal wrench.
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Important remark