r Owner‘s Manual
&& Look What You Can Do! && Play the Piano ee Play using various sounds g p. 9 ee Play with an accompaniment g p. 15 ee Sound a metronome g p. 9 This unit contains a wide variety of tones (sounds). You can freely select and perform using these tones. The F-120R can supply accompaniments for the music you play. You can sound a metronome. ee Play duets g p. 10 You can divide the keyboard into left and right halves, playing it as though it were two pianos.
&& Contents Look What You Can Do!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Copying song files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Panel descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Front Panel. . . . . . . . . .
&& Panel descriptions Front Panel [Split] button This button allows you to split the keyboard in two halves: the left half is then used to provide the Rhythm function with chord information, while the right half allows you to play melodies (p. 17). [Metronome] button This sounds the metronome (p. 9). [Transpose] button To sound the metronome Turn on the [Metronome] button. To change the tempo Turn on the [Metronome] button to display the tempo, and then press the [–] [+] buttons.
Panel descriptions Display This shows various kinds of information, such as tone names, Song names, Rhythm names and the values of settings. G.Piano1 1 Polonais ä001 Tone name Backing [Song], [Rhythm] buttons Use these buttons to select Songs (p. 13) or Rhythms (p. 15), to change measures, to adjust the playback tempo and volume.
Panel descriptions [Power] switch Rear side This turns the power on/off (p. 8). * With the factory settings, the unit’s power will automatically be switched off 30 minutes after you stop playing or operating the unit. If the unit’s power has been turned off automatically, you can use the [Power] switch to turn the unit back on again.
Panel descriptions Rear panel connections Input jack Output jacks If you use a cord with a stereo mini-plug to connect a audio player or similar device, the sound of the connected device will be heard through this unit. Use the controls of the connected device (audio player) to adjust the volume. If you connect these jacks to amplified speakers, the sound of this unit will be heard through them. MIDI connectors DC In jack Pedal connector For connecting MIDI device (p. 24).
&& Before You Play Opening/closing the lid Turning the power on/off First, open the lid. You must use both hands to open or close the lid. Opening the Lid 1. Use both hands to lift the edge of the lid, and push it away from yourself. Once the connections have been completed (p. 38), 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. Turning the power on 1.
&& Performing Selecting tones The F-120R contains numerous tones (sounds). The tones are organized into two groups. The [Piano] button is used for the grand piano tone group and for group that combines piano sounds with other tones such as strings, choir or bell. The [Other] button is for various tones other than piano. Using the metronome You can perform while the metronome sounds. You can adjust the tempo or beat of the metronome.
Performing Changing the key of the keyboard (Transpose) Example: Playing a Song in the Key of E Major while using the C-major fingering Hold down the [Transpose] button and press the E key (since E is the tonic). This function allows you to transpose the F-120R’s pitch in semi-tone steps. This transposition also applies to Song playback. Counting from C as a reference point, one moves up four keys, including the black keys, to reach E, thus “4” appears in the display.
Performing Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock) When you activate Panel Lock, all buttons will be disabled. This prevents the tones or settings from being changed if you inadvertently press a button. 1. Hold down the [Other] button and press the [Song] button. Panel Lock will be activated. All buttons will be disabled. The display will show the following. Lock Note • If you activate Panel Lock while a song is playing, playback will stop.
&& Adjusting the keyboard sensitivity and the sound Adjusting the Keyboard Sensitivity (Key Touch) Adding Reverberation to Sounds (Reverb Effect) Here’s how to change the way in which the sound responds to your keyboard dynamics. You can adjust the response as appropriate for your playing strength. You can apply a reverb effect to the notes you play on the keyboard. With the reverb effect, you obtain a pleasant reverberation, making it sound as if you were performing in a concert hall or similar space.
&& Playing back songs Let’s try listening to the internal songs and the songs recorded in internal memory. For the titles of the internal songs, refer to “Internal Song list” (p. 33). Memo If you want to connect a CD drive (sold separately) and play back songs from a CD, refer to the CD drive’s owner’s manual. Viewing the measure number/selecting a different measure 1. To see the measure numbers while the F-120R plays back the selected song, press the [Song] button once or twice.
Playing back songs Playing songs consecutively (All Song Play) Memo The parts (left-hand/right-hand) are indicated as follows for the internal songs (A, B, C) and the songs you’ve recorded (U). Song you record yourself may also contain a Rhythm accompaniment. You can consecutively play back the built-in songs or the songs saved in the internal memory or on the USB flash drive repetitively. This function is called “All Song Play.” 1. 2.
&& Using the Rhythm function Your F-120R contains a function that plays back automatic accompaniments called “rhythms”. It generates interactive accompaniments based on the Rhythm you select. Each Rhythm is a typical accompaniment for a given musical genre. The F-120R comes with internal rhythms divided over 11 families (“A”~“K”). Unlike a drum machine, a F-120R Rhythm not only contains the rhythm part (drums & percussion) but also a melodic accompaniment, such as piano, guitar, bass and strings lines.
Using the Rhythm function Viewing the measure and beat number 1. To see the measure numbers while the F-120R plays back the selected Rhythm, press the [Rhythm] button once or twice. The display then changes to: Changing the tempo of the current Rhythm Each Rhythm contains a default tempo setting that is used each time you select a Rhythm and start playback. You can, however, slow it down or speed it up by proceeding as follows: 1.
&& Split: Different functions for the left/right keyboard halves The [Split] button allows you to divide the F-120R’s keyboard into two halves and to use those sections for different purposes. Unlike Twin Piano mode (p. 10), however, this mode is only meant for one musician. The note where the keyboard is separated (F#3, by default) is called the “Split Point”.
Split: Different functions for the left/right keyboard halves Switching off the Split function Press the [Split] button again one or twice to switch off its indicator. Changing the split point By default, switching on the [Split] button will cause the keyboard to be split at the note F#3: F#3 ▼ Left half (“LT Tone” if available) 1. Right half While pressing and holding the [Split] button, press the key that should become the new split point.
&& Recording You can record your performances either in the internal memory or to an optional USB memory. Memo Press [–] and [+] simultaneously to select the first empty memory location of the active category (“U” or “S”). You can play back a performance you have recorded to check what and how you played, and play melodies on the keyboard along with prerecorded accompaniment.
&& Playing back Songs or Rhythms on a USB memory The F-120R allows you to play back Songs (both SMF and audio files) and Rhythms that reside on a USB memory which you connect to the USB memory connector. Memo If you want to connect a CD drive (sold separately) and play back songs from a CD, refer to the CD drive’s owner’s manual. Song or Rhythm playback from a USB memory (sold separately) 1. 3. 1. Rock F∂01 In our example, we selected a folder called “Rock”. 2. JazzRock Í001 3.
&& Various settings (Function mode) Function mode lets you make various settings for the F-120R. Basic Operation in Function Mode Here’s the basic procedure for making settings in Function mode. 1. Saving the Settings (Memory Backup) When the F-120R’s power is turned off, it will return to its default settings. However, if desired, you can save the following settings so that they will be remembered even after the power is off. This is called the “Memory Backup” function.
Various settings (Function mode) Function settings Display Function Setting Value Explanation Selecting Twin Piano mode You can choose one of the following ways in which the sound will be heard when Twin Piano is active (see p. 10). TwinPno OFF OneTouch ON Twin Piano Mode One Touch OFF, 1, 2 (default: OFF) OFF, ON (default: OFF) OFF The Twin Piano function is off.
Various settings (Function mode) Display Function Setting Value Explanation Chord recognition when [Split] is on This parameter allows you to specify how the F-120R should recognize the chords you play to “feed” the Rhythm function while the [Split] button is on, i.e. when you need to play chords in the left half of the keyboard. STD: This is the normal chord recognition mode.
Various settings (Function mode) What is MIDI Visual Control? MIDI Visual Control is an internationally-used recommended practice that was added to the MIDI specification so that visual expression could be linked with musical performance. Video equipment that is compatible with MIDI Visual Control can be connected to electronic musical instruments via MIDI in order to control video equipment in tandem with a performance.
Various settings (Function mode) Display Function Setting Value Explanation Preventing Double Notes when Working with a Sequencer (Local Control) When you have a MIDI sequencer connected, set this parameter to “OFF”. LocalCtl ON Since most sequencers have their Thru function turned on, notes you play on the keyboard may be sounded in duplicate, or get dropped. To prevent this, select “OFF” so that the keyboard and internal sound generator will be disconnected.
&& Copying song files The “CopySong” function allows you to copy the song files in the F-120R’s internal memory to the connected optional USB memory, and vice versa. 6. Press the [Metronome] button. Song 001 Í001 Note You can only copy SMF files from the USB memory to the F-120R’s internal memory. The F-120R cannot store audio files. The Song name shown here is only an example. 7. Press the [–] [+] button to select the song that you want to copy.
&& Initializing the memory (Format Media) You can erase all songs saved in the internal memory or reformat the USB memory (sold separately) you connected. Note • If you select “User”, this function erases all songs that have been saved in the internal memory (“U”). If you select “USB”, all data on the USB memory will be erased. In either case, the erased data cannot be recovered, so we recommend that you check the contents before you proceed.
&& Restoring the settings to the factory condition (Factory) The settings you’ve changed in Function mode can be restored to their factory-set condition. This operation is called “Factory”. 1. Note! While holding down the [Split] and [Transpose] buttons, turn on the power. Factory? The “Factory” operation will erase all settings stored by the Memory Backup function. N Y If you decide not to execute the Factory Reset operation, press the [–] button. 2. Press the [+] button to select “Y”.
&& Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Action Even though you’re using headphones and the sound is muted, a thumping sound is heard when you play the keyboard This unit uses a hammer action keyboard in order to simulate an acoustic piano’s playing touch as realistically as possible. For this reason, you’ll hear the hammers thump when you play the keyboard, just as you would when playing an acoustic piano.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Action Page If you set the volume to the maximum setting, the sound may be distorted depending on how you perform. If this occurs, turn down the volume. — If you don’t hear this in headphones: Sound wrong, or are buzzy Performing at high volumes may cause the speakers or objects near the unit to resonate. Fluorescent lights or glass doors may also resonate sympathetically. In particular, this is more likely to occur for lower notes and higher volumes.
&& Main specifications Roland F-120R: Digital Piano Keyboard Other Keyboard 88 keys (Ivory Feel-G keyboard) Internal Songs 189 songs Touch Sensitivity 5 levels, Fixed Touch Rated Power Output 12 W x 2 Keyboard Modes Whole, Twin Piano, Split Speakers 12 cm x 2 Piano Sound SuperNATURAL Piano Sound Volume Level (SPL) Max. Polyphony 128 voices * This value was measured according to the method that is based on Roland’s technical standard.
&& Tone List ‘Piano’ list No. Name Explanation 1 G.Piano1 A splendid concert grand piano sound. This is the most highly recommended tone; it can be used for any style of music. 2 G.Piano2 A more mellow grand piano sound. Appropriate for quiet songs. 3 G.Piano3 A brilliant grand piano sound. Appropriate when you want the piano to stand out in the band. 4 HonkyTon A honky-tonk piano. Ideal for ragtime. 5 P+ String Grand Piano 1 layered with strings.
&& Internal Song list No. Song Name Composer No. Song Name Composer A.01 Valse, op.34-1 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin A.62 La Cinquantaine Gabriel Marie A.02 Polonaise op.53 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin A.63 Csikos Post Hermann Necke A.03 Nocturne No.20 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin A.64 Dolly's Dreaming Awakening Theodor Oesten A.04 Die Forelle Franz Peter Schubert, Arranged by Franz Liszt A.65 La Violette Louis Streabbog A.05 Reflets dans l'Eau Claude Achille Debussy A.
&& Internal Rhythm list Genre 8 Beat 16 Beat Disco Dance Bossa/Samba 34 No. Name No.
&& Using the unit safely CAUTION About WARNING and CAUTION Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly. * Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.
CAUTION The area shown in the illustration may reach a high temperature, so take care to avoid burns. && Important notes Power Supply • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor.
Important notes • The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system, so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual. • Do not apply undue force to the music stand while it is in use.
&& Assembling the F-120R * To ensure that you assemble this unit correctly, please read this manual carefully before you begin assembly. Keep this manual nearby for reference when needed. * Keep this unit horizontal when lifting it during assembly or transport. * Be careful not to pinch your hands or drop this unit on your foot during assembly or transport. * You must obtain the assistance of at least one additional person when assembling or transporting this unit.
7. Remove the two protective wooden slats [h] (see the illustration above). 8. Set up the piano body in a vertical position and so that it 17. Attach the stabilizers [F] to the side boards and tighten the small screws [B]. Securely fasten the stabilizers to their final tightness at this time. rests on the remaining styrofoam protectors [i]. [i] F A 3 F B 1 18.
23. Connect the pedal cord to the Pedal connector. Attach the cord clamps to fasten the pedal cord and the AC adaptor cord (two locations). 24. Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the DC In connector on the back of the piano, and the power cord to the adaptor. AC adapter Power cord to an AC outlet Indicator Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards. The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
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For the For the UK U.K. IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: NEUTRAL BROWN: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
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