Page 4 - IMPORTANT NOTES; Power Supply
4 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2 and 3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • 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 ...
Page 5 - Introduction; Main Features; Refined Wood Grain, Compact Design; Checking the Included Items
5 Introduction Congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano F-50. In order to enjoy reliable performance of your new keyboard for many years to come, please take the time to read through this manual in its entirety. Main Features Refined Wood Grain, Compact Design The simple design and...
Page 6 - Check the Parts; Assembly Procedure
6 Introduction Assembling the F-50 • Make sure that another person is on hand to help with the assembly and setup. • To move the piano, lift it carefully—all the while keeping it level. Be very careful, when you assemble and move the piano, to make sure that you do not drop it on your hands or feet....
Page 7 - If the Stand is Uneven
7 Introduction 4. Stand the instrument back up. When lifting the instrument back up, grasp near the center of the F-50, and gently raise the instrument. fig.st03-2 If the Stand is Uneven If after lifting the F-50 back up you find that stand is crooked, try loosening the screws and then securing them...
Page 8 - Panel Descriptions
8 Introduction Panel Descriptions 1. [Power] Switch This switch turns the unit on/off (p. 11). 2. [Volume] Knob Adjusts the volume (p. 12). 3. [Reverb] Button Used to add reverberation to the sound (p. 17). Tone 4. Tone Buttons The following five buttons are collectively referred to as the Tone butt...
Page 9 - Contents
9 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ........................................2 IMPORTANT NOTES .................................................4 Introduction ...............................................................5 Main Features .....................................................................
Page 10 - Before You Play; Connecting the AC Adaptor; Installing the Music Stand
10 Before You Play Connecting the AC Adaptor NOTE 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. 1. Connect the supplied AC adaptor and Power Cord. fig.00-02 2. Connect the AC adapto...
Page 11 - Connecting Pedals; Soft Pedal; Turning On the Power; Turning Off the Power
11 Before You Play Connecting Pedals 1. Connect the pedal to the Damper jack or Soft jack. fig.00-03 Soft Pedal This pedal is used to make the sound softer.Playing with the soft pedal depressed produces a sound that is not as strong as when otherwise played with the equivalent strength. This is the ...
Page 12 - Adjusting the Volume; Connecting Headphones
12 Before You Play Adjusting the Volume 1. Use the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall volume level. fig.00-07 NOTE Raising the volume excessively may cause the sound to distort. Enjoy the piano at an appropriate volume level. Connecting Headphones The F-50 features two headphone jacks. This allows ...
Page 13 - Listening to the Demo Songs; Playing/Stopping the Demo Songs; Selecting a Song for Playback; corresponds to the demo song you wish to hear.
13 Listening to the Demo Songs The F-50 features five internal songs that demonstrate how the onboard tones can be used effectively, along with sixty classic piano songs. Playing/Stopping the Demo Songs fig.01-01 1. Press the [Demo] button. The indicator of the [Play] button will blink. The demo son...
Page 14 - Listening to the Demo Songs Using Each Tone; To stop the playback of a tone demo song while it is still
14 Listening to the Demo Songs 2. To stop the demo song playback, press the [Demo] button once again. The [Play] button’s indicator goes out, and the demo song playback will stop. ■ Listening to the Demo Songs Using Each Tone The first through fifth demo songs provide an introduction to the F-50’s t...
Page 15 - Playing the Keyboard; Selecting the Instrument Sound You; Press any Tone button.
15 Playing the Keyboard Selecting the Instrument Sound You Wish to Play The F-50 allows you to play using twenty different tones including piano. You can select the tones using the five Tone buttons; four tones are assigned to each button. You can switch the tones assigned to each button by pressing...
Page 16 - Layering Two Instrument Sounds; Example: Combining Piano and Strings; To cancel Dual Play, press either Tone button.
16 Playing the Keyboard Layering Two Instrument Sounds (Dual Play) You can hold down one Tone button and press another Tone button to layer two sounds for playing together. This function is called “Dual Play.” Example: Combining Piano and Strings fig.02-02 1. While pressing the [Piano] button, also ...
Page 17 - Adding Reverberation to Sounds; Press the [Reverb] button, and confirm that its indicator has; Pressing the [Reverb] button once more turns off the
17 Playing the Keyboard Adding Reverberation to Sounds (Reverb Effect) You can apply a reverb effect to the notes you play on the keyboard. Applying reverb adds pleasing reverberation to what you play, so it sounds almost as if you were playing in a concert hall. fig.02-03 1. Press the [Reverb] butt...
Page 18 - Recording Your Performance; Notes Regarding Recording; Recording a Performance; Recording will start when you play the keyboard.
18 Recording Your Performance You can easily record your performances.A recorded performance can be played back to hear your own playing. Notes Regarding Recording • Only one song can be recorded. If you begin recording when a previously recorded performance exists, the previous performance will be ...
Page 19 - Some Handy Functions; Changing the Keyboard’s
19 Some Handy Functions Changing the Keyboard’s Touch You can change the touch sensitivity, or response of the keys. The setting is at “Medium” when the F-50 is powered up. fig.03-01 1. Press the [Light] button or the [Heavy] button. The indicator for the selected button lights. When the [Light] but...
Page 20 - Adjusting the Pitch of the
20 Some Handy Functions Transposing without Changing Your Keyboard Fingering (Key Transpose) You can transpose the key of a performance without having to shift the position of your fingers on the keyboard. This feature is called “Key Transpose.” In situations such as when providing accompaniment to ...
Page 21 - Changing the Volume; Changing the Depth of the
21 Some Handy Functions ■ Setting the Reference Pitch to 440.0 Hz 1. While holding down the [Variation] button and [Heavy] button, press the “C 4” key on the keyboard. fig.7-08.e The reference pitch will be set to 440.0 Hz. This is the most commonly used setting. The A4 (Middle A) key will sound at ...
Page 22 - Connecting to Audio Equipment; About the Jacks; Making the Connections; Recording procedure
22 Connecting to Audio Equipment Read this chapter if you wish to connect the F-50 to an audio device.By connecting the F-50 with an audio device, you can listen to the sound of the F-50 through the speakers of the audio device, or record your performance onto a cassette tape or other recording medi...
Page 23 - Connecting to MIDI Devices; About the MIDI Connectors; MIDI In Connector
23 Connecting to MIDI Devices Read this chapter if you wish to connect the F-50 to an external MIDI device. If the F-50 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, such as one from the MT series, you can record your performance on the MIDI sequencer. The rich variety of sounds built into the MT series can be ...
Page 24 - Cautions when Connecting; Switching Local On/Off; Switching Omni On/Off
24 Connecting to MIDI Devices Cautions when Connecting an External MIDI Device Here we will explain the “Local On/Off” and “Omni On/Off” settings that you need to be aware of when connecting the F-50 to an external MIDI device. ■ Disconnecting the F-50’s keyboard and internal sound generator (Local ...
Page 25 - Set the MIDI Channel
25 Connecting to MIDI Devices ■ Set the MIDI Channel MIDI features sixteen MIDI channels, numbered 1–16. The connected devices must be set to use the same MIDI channels, otherwise no sound will be produced. In a setup where you wish to play the F-50 and also have another MIDI-equipped instrument or ...
Page 26 - Troubleshooting
26 Troubleshooting If you are encountering problems with the unit, please read the section below before assuming that there is a malfunction. Case Cause/Remedy The piano cannot be switched on Is the AC adaptor properly connected? (p. 10) No sound is produced Is the [Volume] knob set to the minimum p...
Page 28 - Demo Song List
28 Demo Song List → “Listening to the Demo Songs” (p. 13) 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 22 23 21 20 24 25 26 27 Power ••• 58 65 60 62 ••• 59 63 61 64 A0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 B0 C2 C3 F5 C6 C8 . . . Hold down the [Demo] button and press the key that corresponding to the song you wis...
Page 30 - DIGITAL PIANO; MIDI Implementation Chart
30 MIDI Implementation Chart 984 * A separate publication titled “MIDI Implementation” is also available. It provides complete details concerning the way MIDI has been implemented on this unit. If you should require this publication (such as when you intend to carry out byte-level programming), plea...
Page 31 - Main Specifications
31 Main Specifications F-50: Roland Digital Piano <Keyboard> Keyboard 88 keys (Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard) Touch Sensitivity Light, Medium, Heavy, Fixed Keyboard Mode Whole Dual (adjustable volume balance) <Sound Generator> Maximum Polyphony 64 voices Tones 20 tones in 5 groups E...
Page 32 - Functions Assigned to the Keyboard
32 Functions Assigned to the Keyboard Power C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C3 C2 C1 While holding down the [Variation] button and[Heavy] button, press the corresponding key. Local On/Off (p . 24) Omni On/Off (p . 24) Tr ansmission of pla ybac k data On/Off (p . 25) Setting the MIDI Channel (p. 25) Key Transpose (p....
Page 33 - Index; Numerics
33 Index Numerics 440.0 Hz .......................................................................... 21442.0 Hz .......................................................................... 21 A AC Adaptor .................................................................... 10Assembly ...................
Page 34 - Information
As of January 15, 2005 (ROLAND) Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Rolanddistributor in your country as shown below. EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office 9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany Street,ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPTTEL: 20-2-417-182...
Page 35 - NOTICE; FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement...
