Page 3 - Changing Tones with the Pedals; Two Power Supplies
3 Introduction We’d like to take a moment to thank you for purchasing the Roland FC-200 MIDI Foot Controller.In order to fully realize the potential of the FC-200, and to ensure years of trouble-free operation,please take the time to read this manual thoroughly. MAIN FEATURES Changing Tones with the...
Page 4 - CONTENTS
4 CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................. 3 MAIN FEATURES ........................................................ 3 CONTENTS ................................................................ 4 IMPORTANT NOTES ..................................................
Page 5 - IMPORTANT NOTES
5 IMPORTANT NOTES When using an AC adaptor, use only the specified device (PSA-Series). Use of any other AC adaptor could result in damage,malfunction or electric shock. Power Supply Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off thepower to all units; this will help prevent damage ormalfunc...
Page 6 - DESCRIPTIONS; Front Panel
6 DESCRIPTIONS Front Panel Number Pedals (1 to 10) Display MODE Button Indicators (1 to 10, UP/DOWN, CTL) BANK Pedals (UP/DOWN) CONTROL Pedal Expression Pedal Rear Panel MODE Jack Foot Switch / Expression (FOOT SW/EXP) Jacks (1 to 6) MIDI Connectors (IN/OUT) AC Adaptor Jack POWER Switch Cord Hook
Page 7 - HOW TO USE THE FC-200; Program Change Mode
7 HOW TO USE THE FC-200 The FC-200 offers the four modes described below. Each of these modes provides its own unique features, so choose themode according to what you wish to do. * See “SWITCHING MODES” (p. 10) for an explanation of how to choose a mode. Program Change Mode This mode is for sending...
Page 8 - MAKING THE CONNECTIONS; Loading Batteries
8 MAKING THE CONNECTIONS When making connections to other equipment, be sure that all equipment is switched off. If you try to make connectionswhile the power is turned on, the settings for the FC-200 may be changed. MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT External MIDI Device External MIDI Device * If yo...
Page 9 - SWITCHING ON THE POWER; or; About the ECONOMY Setting; The Flow of MIDI Messages
9 SWITCHING ON THE POWER First, check that you are connected properly with the external MIDI instrument. Then set the power switch on the FC-200to “ON” or “ECONOMY.” or * The FC-200 is in the Program Change mode when first switched on. * When the power is turned on, the MIDI channel is set to “1,” b...
Page 10 - SWITCHING MODES; Determining the Current Mode
10 SWITCHING MODES You can change the mode using either the MODE button or a foot pedal plugged into the MODE jack (BOSS FS-5U,Optional).Each of these methods — pressing the button or stepping on the foot pedal — makes the mode change in a different way. When the MODE Button is Pressed Program Chang...
Page 11 - PROGRAM CHANGE MODE; About Program Change Numbers; Bank
11 PROGRAM CHANGE MODE This is the mode for sending Program Change messages and Control Change messages. About Program Change Numbers The Program Change numbers (1 to 128) are obtained by adding the Program Change numbercorresponding to the Bank (0 to 12) to the Program Change number corresponding t...
Page 12 - How to Send Program Change Messages; Changing the Bank; Changing the Number; Using the Control Pedal
12 How to Send Program Change Messages 1 2 1. Changing the Bank Each press of a BANK pedal (UP/DOWN) changes the Bank, and the new Bank appears on thedisplay.Press the UP pedal to increase the Bank number and the DOWN pedal to lower it. * Simply changing the Bank does not cause a Program Change mess...
Page 13 - When a BOSS FS-5L Foot Pedal is Connected:; When a BOSS FS-5U Foot Pedal is Connected:; When a Roland EV-5 Expression Pedal is Connected:
13 Using the Expression Pedal Operating the built-in expression pedal sends the value (0 (00h) to 127 (7Fh)) for Controller Number7 (“main volume”). * You can change the value of the controller numbers. See “Controller Number Setting for Expression Pedal” (p. 21). Using the Foot Switch/Expression Pe...
Page 14 - CONTROL CHANGE MODE; Controller Numbers of the Pedals; Using the Control Pedal, Number Pedals, and Bank Pedals
14 CONTROL CHANGE MODE This is the mode for sending Control Change messages. In this mode, all the pedals can be used to send Control Changemessages. You should use this mode at times when you want to send a lot of Control Change messages. Controller Numbers of the Pedals The chart below shows the C...
Page 15 - Using the Foot Switch/Expression Pedal Jacks
15 Using the Foot Switch/Expression Pedal Jacks When you connect separately available foot pedals or expression pedals to these jacks, you canuse the connected pedals to send the Control Change messages for the controller numbers assignedto each of the jacks. Shown below are the controller numbers t...
Page 16 - NOTE MODE; Note Range
16 NOTE MODE This is the mode for sending Note messages. Note Range The following table shows what notes are assigned to the different pedals. F G E C C D E F G A B B * The indicator for the pedal that the note is assigned to lights up. When “C2” is shown on the display, it means that pressing the n...
Page 17 - Changing the Note Range by Octaves During a Performance; Using the Expression Pedal
17 Changing the Note Range by Octaves During a Performance During a performance, you can change the note range in octave steps. To do this, connect a BOSSFS-5U foot switch (Optional) to FOOT SW/EXP jack 5 or 6. The operation of the pedal will varydepending on whether it is connected to jack 5 or 6 —...
Page 18 - EXCLUSIVE MODE
18 EXCLUSIVE MODE This mode is for sending System Exclusive (SysEx) messages.This is the mode to use when you wish to use SysEx messages from the FC-200 to operate another instrument. The method of operation depends on the instrument or device that is receiving the SysEx messages. Refer to the manua...
Page 19 - EDIT FUNCTION; How to Make Changes
19 EDIT FUNCTION You can use the Edit function to make changes in the factory default settings and store these changes in memory. Changingthe settings on the FC-200 to match the other equipment you are using can make this MIDI foot controller even easier touse. How to Make Changes The steps describe...
Page 20 - If You Want to Abandon the Changes
20 5. If you want to change another parameter, repeat steps 3 and 4. 6. Store the changes you’ve made in memory.Press the Control pedal to save the new settings in memory. After the settings have been saved, theFC-200 returns to its normal state of operation. If You Want to Abandon the Changes If yo...
Page 21 - PARAMETERS WITH SETTINGS THAT CAN BE CHANGED; Controller Number Setting for Control Pedal:
21 PARAMETERS WITH SETTINGS THAT CAN BE CHANGED This section describes those parameters that have settings which can be changed. The explanations here describe functionsand what appears on the display. This section uses bold type to indicate factory default settings. If you need information on how t...
Page 22 - Off
22 Bank Select: On / Off [ ] (Bank Select) In the Program Change mode, this sets whether Bank Select messages are to be sent together withProgram Change messages. This should normally be set to “Off” (not sent). [On]: Bank Select messages are sent. [Off]: Bank Select messages are not sent. With MIDI...
Page 25 - Controller Number Settings:
25 Controller Number Settings: 1 to 31, 33 to 95 This sets the controller numbers that are used when sending Control Change messages. A differentcontroller number is set for each pedal and jack. [ ] : 01 : Sets the controller number for FOOT SW/EXP jack “1.” [ ] : 10 : Sets the controller number for...
Page 26 - Setting for Latch Type Pedal Operation: On; C0 to
26 Setting for Latch Type Pedal Operation: On / Off This setting determines whether the pedals work as latch type or momentary type pedals whensending Control Change messages. A separate setting is made for each pedal. [ ] : Latch on/off setting for Number pedal “1.” [ ] : Latch on/off setting for N...
Page 28 - MODE Jack Loop Setting: 1
28 MODE Jack Loop Setting: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 [ ] (Jack Loop) This setting determines how the mode will be switched when using a BOSS FS-5U foot switchconnected to the MODE jack to change modes. Program Change Mode Control Change Mode Program Change Mode Control Change Mode Note Mode Program Change Mode ...
Page 29 - ABOUT REALTIME MESSAGES AND MMC MESSAGES; About Realtime Messages; About MMC (MIDI Machine Control) Messages; How to Make the Settings; Realtime Messages
29 ABOUT REALTIME MESSAGES AND MMC MESSAGES Realtime messages and MMC messages are both used to operate externally connected devices. On the FC-200, Realtimeand MMC messages can be assigned to the pedals and FOOT SW/EXP jacks instead of controller numbers (p. 25). About Realtime Messages These messa...
Page 30 - DATA TRANSFER USING MIDI; Making the Connections and Getting Ready; For Storage on a MIDI Sequencer; For Copying Data to Another FC-200
30 DATA TRANSFER USING MIDI You can use System Exclusive (SysEx) messages to send the FC-200’s settings to another MIDI device. This makes it possible,for instance, to reproduce identical settings on another FC-200, or to save the settings on a MIDI sequencer or some otherpiece of equipment. Sending...
Page 31 - Sending the Data
31 Sending the Data (the sending FC-200) 1, 2 3 2 1. Switch off the FC-200 that will be used to send the data. 2. While keeping Number pedal “9” depressed, switch the power back on.The indicator for the Control pedal flashes, and [ ] (Bulk Dump) appears on the display. 3. Press the Control pedal.The...
Page 32 - Making the Connections; Receiving Data
32 Receiving Data (Bulk Load) Making the Connections For sending data stored on a MIDI sequencer to the FC-200, make the following connections. MIDI IN MIDI OUT Receiving Data 1. Make sure the MIDI channel (device ID) for the FC-200 is set to the same MIDI channel as the MIDIsequencer where the data...
Page 33 - ABOUT CHANGING THE BATTERIES; When Batteries Need Changing
33 ABOUT CHANGING THE BATTERIES When Batteries Need Changing When the FC-200 is operated only on battery power, the display starts to flash when the batteriesbegin to run down. This is a warning that means you need to replace the unit’s six size AA batterieswith fresh ones as soon as possible. * Whe...
Page 34 - USING MIDI; About MIDI; The Exchange of MIDI Data; About MIDI Connectors; MIDI Channels
34 USING MIDI The FC-200 is equipped with MIDI terminals. Using these terminals to receive data from an external MIDI device makesit possible to switch Program Numbers and change effect settings remotely. About MIDI MIDI is the acronym for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface.” It is an industy-wid...
Page 35 - MIDI Messages Recognized by the FC-200
35 MIDI Messages Recognized by the FC-200 In order to convey the great variety of expression possible with music, the MIDI standard containsa large range of data ‘types’ (messages). MIDI messages can be divided into two main types:messages that are handled on each channel (Channel messages); and mes...
Page 36 - MIDI Implementation Chart
36 MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI has made it possible for a wide range of musical instruments to communicate with each other, but that doesn’tnecessarily mean that the many types of data will all be understood. If communication between two connected MIDIdevices is to be successful, it must take pla...
Page 38 - IF YOU THINK THERE’S A PROBLEM, CHECK THESE FIRST; The power doesn’t come on.
38 IF YOU THINK THERE’S A PROBLEM, CHECK THESE FIRST If your FC-200 is not functioning properly, or you suspect there is a problem somewhere, check the following items. If youare still unable to correct the problem, contact your Roland retailer or nearest Roland Service Center. The power doesn’t com...
Page 39 - ROLAND EXCLUSIVE MESSAGES
39 1. Data Format for Exclusive Messages Roland’s MIDI implementation uses the following data format for allExclusive messages (type IV): Byte F0H 41H DEV MDL CMD [BODY] F7H Description Exclusive Status Manufacturer ID (Roland) Device ID Model ID Command ID Main data End of exclusive •MIDI status: F...
Page 41 - MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER; MIDI Implementation
41 MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER Date : Jan.20, 1995 Model FC-200 MIDI Implementation Version : 1.00 1. RECOGNIZED RECEIVE DATA SYSTEM REALTIME MESSAGE ACTIVE SENSING StatusFEH * When FC-200 receives Active Sensing, it measures time intervals between incoming messages. If the subsequent message will not come...
Page 45 - Notes
45 Function••• Recognized Remarks Transmitted Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO o : Yes Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO x : No Pitch Bend ControlChange Notes Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode MessagesAltered NoteNumber True Voice Velocity Note ONNote OFF After Ke...
Page 46 - SPECIFICATIONS
46 SPECIFICATIONS FC-200 : MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER Connectors MIDI Connectors (IN / OUT)MODE JackFoot Switch / Expression (FOOT SW / EXP) Jacks (1to 6)AC Adaptor Jack Controls Number Pedals (1 to 10)BANK Pedals (UP / DOWN)Control (CTL) PedalExpression PedalMODE ButtonPOWER Switch Display 7 segments, 2 ...
Page 47 - NOTICE; FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
47 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 Règlem...
