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Important notes | Important notes 10 r FR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-Accordion Precautions for optional batteries • The temperature range for use of th

Panel descriptions V-Accordion r 11 3. Panel descriptions Treble control panelAPOWER buttonPress this button to switch the V-Accordion on (the but

Panel descriptions | Bass control panel12rFR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-AccordionHMETRONOME buttonPress this button to switch the metronome on and off (se

Connection panelV-Accordion r13Connection panelPDC IN socketThis is where you need to connect the supplied power adapter (PSB-4U). Note that you can

Setting up | Setting up14rFR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-Accordion4. Setting upConnectionsThe FR-3 has a compartment for 10 optional AA-type batteries. Con

Attaching the strapsV-Accordion r15(2) Connect the small plug of the adapter cable to the DC IN socket and wind the cable around the guide:You can al

Setting up | Switching the power on and off16rFR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-Accordion(8) Slide the lower end of one strap through the holder ring as shown

Using batteries and no external amplification (FR-3s/FR-3sb only)V-Accordion r17(5) Press the FR-3’s [POWER] button to switch it on.(6) Switch on the

Setting up | Switching the power on and off18rFR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-AccordionListening to the demo songsOne of the most striking aspects of your V

First stepsV-Accordion r19First stepsThe sections of your FR-3Before showing you how to use the FR-3, let’s briefly look at the various “sections” of

WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to rain or moisture. The technology used in the FR-3s, FR-3sb, FR-3

Setting up | First steps20rFR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-AccordionHow to read the displayWith the exception of the display and the additional buttons and

Touring the FR-3’s sectionsV-Accordion r21Touring the FR-3’s sectionsIt’s time we put the FR-3 through its paces, because that’s what you purchased i

Setting up | Touring the FR-3’s sections22rFR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-Accordion(6) Press one of the registers [1]~[0] to select another footage.The dis

Bass sectionV-Accordion r23Chorus: This effect creates the impression that sev-eral instruments of the same type are playing at the same time (it is

Setting up | Touring the FR-3’s sections24rFR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-AccordionThe “St” message starts flashing to signal that you need to press a regi

Using the orchestral soundsV-Accordion r25Using the orchestral soundsYour FR-3 contains PCM sounds (samples) of various instruments that are not rela

Setting up | Using the orchestral sounds26rFR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-AccordionHIGH [12]: Now it becomes a little more complicated – but very inter-est

Orchestral sounds for the Bass sectionV-Accordion r27(4) Press and hold the [SET] register until the display looks as follows: (5) Press register [2/

Setting up | Using the orchestral sounds28rFR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-Accordion Setting the volume of the ORCH BASS soundThere may be times when the or

Orchestral sounds for the Chord sectionV-Accordion r29 Setting the volume of the ORCH CHORD soundThere may be times when the orchestral chord sound i

r Owner’s ManualENGLISH ENGLISHENGLISH ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing the Roland FR-3 V-Accordion. The FR-3 is an amazingly versatile electronic in

Setting up | Using the orchestral sounds30rFR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-AccordionOrchestral sounds for the Free Bass sectionThe orchestral Free Bass part

Other practical functionsV-Accordion r315. Other practical functionsAfter looking at the accordion and Orchestra functions, let’s have a look at the

Other practical functions | Using the metronome32rFR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-Accordion Setting the tempoWe’ll assume that you are still in “PARAM LIST”

Using the metronomeV-Accordion r33Using the metronomeAfter setting the metronome’s parameters to your lik-ing (or if you don’t need to change them),

Other practical functions | Pitch-related functions34rFR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-AccordionPitch-related functionsTranspose functionThe FR-3 contains a

Transposing the Orchestra section in octave stepsV-Accordion r35Transposing the Orchestra section in octave stepsYou can also transpose the Orchestra

Editing settings | Editing settings36rFR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-Accordion6. Editing settingsThe FR-3 provides a whole series of specialized parameters

Selecting the desired functionV-Accordion r37Selecting the desired function(1) Press and hold the [SET] register until the display shows a parameter

Editing settings | PARAM LIST parameters38rFR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-AccordionC-Griff Europe C-Griff 2 B-Griff BajanTreble Mode (1/2)

Orchestra LevelV-Accordion r39Orchestra Level(–40~“Std”~40, Default setting: Std) This parameter allows you to create the desired “mix” (volume balan

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Editing settings | PARAM LIST parameters40rFR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-AccordionTreble Valve Noise(Off, –40~“Std”~40, Default setting: Std) You will pro

Orchestra TouchV-Accordion r41Orchestra Touch(1~10, Default setting: 6) This parameter allows you to specify the velocity sensi-tivity of the Treble

Editing settings | PARAM LIST parameters42rFR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-AccordionFree Bass Mode([1] Minor 3rd, [2] Bajan, [3] Fifth, [4] N. Europe, [5] F

Auto Power OffV-Accordion r43FREE BASSORC FREE BSORCH CHORDORCH BASSFREE BASSORC FREE BSORCH CHORDORCH BASSFREE BASSORC FREE BSORCH CHORDORCH BASSFRE

Editing settings | PARAM LIST parameters44rFR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-AccordionRoland Logo Color(Off, 1~26, Default setting: 2) You may have noticed th

MIDI parameters V-Accordion r 45 MIDI parameters Your FR-3 can also transmit or receive MIDI data. In this section, we’ll look at what MIDI is and

Editing settings | PARAM LIST parameters46rFR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-Accordionused. There are actually two kinds of master keyboards: those that only

MIDI parameter listV-Accordion r47MIDI parameter listMemorizedDisplay indicationFull name Setting range Default See pagePOWER MId MIDI Out/In Out, In

Editing settings | PARAM LIST parameters48rFR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-AccordionSelecting the desired MIDI LIST function(1) Press and hold the [SET] reg

Treble Octave TxV-Accordion r49Treble Octave Tx(–3~0~3, Default setting: 0) This param-eter allows you to transpose the Note-on messages transmitted

V-Accordion r 5 1. Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Editing settings | PARAM LIST parameters50rFR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-AccordionOrchestra Free Bass Octave TX(–3~0~3, Default setting: 0) This param-ete

Sending program change messages when necessaryV-Accordion r51Sending program change messages when necessary(bPC, C00, C32)Though each register or Set

Editing settings | PARAM LIST parameters52rFR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-AccordionYou probably noticed that each entry represents a group of 128 possibili

Restoring the factory defaults V-Accordion r 53 “dMP” is short for “Dump TX”. (9) Start recording on your sequencer/computer. Wait until the count-

Using optional batteries | Using optional batteries 54 r FR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-Accordion 8. Using optional batteries Your FR-3 has a compartmen

Note about rechargeable batteries V-Accordion r 55 (4) Use the tab to pull the battery case out of the compartment and turn the case around. The b

Troubleshooting | Troubleshooting56rFR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-Accordion9. TroubleshootingThis section provides an overview of points to check and acti

SpecificationsV-Accordion r5710. Specifications Keyboards BellowsReal pneumatic detection of bellows pressure (high-resolu-tion pressure sensor)Bell

Appendix | Appendix58rFR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-Accordion11. AppendixFactory SetsDemo Songs# SONG TITLE*[*] Copyright ©2006 Roland Europe Spa. All rig

MIDI implementationV-Accordion r59MIDI implementation1. Received data Channel Voice Messages● Note off● Note on● Control Change• The value specified

Features | Features 6 r FR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-Accordion 1. Features Stand-alone electronic instrument Though the FR-3 is a fully electronic ins

Appendix | MIDI implementation60rFR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-Accordion System Exclusive MessagesThe System Exclusive Messages transmitted by the FR-3 a

MIDI Implementation ChartV-Accordion r61MIDI Implementation Chart[V-Accordion] Date: April 2006Model: FR-3s/FR-3sb/FR-3/FR-3b Version: 1.00Function..

Information | Information62rFR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-Accordion12. InformationWhen you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or

V-Accordion r6313. IndexAAdapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Alpine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index | 64rFR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-AccordionOrchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Bass Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using the unit safely V-Accordion r 7 Using the unit safely • Before using this instrument, read the instructions below and the Owner’s Manual.

Features | Using the unit safely 8 r FR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-Accordion • Immediately turn the power off, remove the adapter from the outlet and r

Important notes V-Accordion r 9 2. Important notes In addition to the items listed under “Using the unit safely” on p. 7, please read and observe