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Owner’s Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano FP-3.
Main Features
Stylish, Light, Compact Design
The refined design fits in anywhere; and since it is so lightweight and compact, it’s
easy to take the instrument with you wherever you go.
Authentic Piano Performances
High-quality concert grand piano tones, along with the Progressive Hammer Action
keyboard, which gives more realistic piano touch by providing a heavier feel i
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For the 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. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
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010 101b • This unit, either alone or in combination with an • The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be their location or position does not interfere with capable of producing sound levels that could their proper ventilation. cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for .......................................................................................................... 102c a long period of time
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IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2 and 3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply Additional Precautions 301 553 • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s device that will generate line noise (such as an electric buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks motor or variable lighting system). and
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Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ...............................................2 Selecting a Rhythm ............................................................28 Changing Rhythms As You Perform ........................28 IMPORTANT NOTES .........................................................4 Changing a Rhythm’s Tempo...........................................29 Contents.................................................................................5 Selecting a Rhythm’s Ch
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Panel Descriptions Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 [Volume] Knob [Chord] Button Adjusts the overall volume level (p. 11). Turns the Rhythm Drum part and Chord part on and off. You can also turn only the Chord part off (p. 26). 2 [Brilliance] Knob Adjusts the tone brightness (p. 11). 9 [ (Metronome)] Button Turns the internal metronome on and off (p. 23). 3 [Split] Button Allows you to play different tones in the left and right sides
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Panel Descriptions Rear Panel ( ) ( ) On Off Damper Soft RL Mono RL Mono Stereo Stereo Power Out In DC In 9V Pedal MIDI Line In Line Out 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Pedal Jacks Accepts connection of the supplied pedal , or other suitable pedals (p. 10). 2 MIDI Connectors You can connect external MIDI devices to the FP-3 and exchange performance data among them (p. 42). 3 Line In Jacks Provide input of the audio signals. Used for connecting audio equipment and other such devices (p
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Before You Play Making Connections NOTE To prevent malfunction The FP-3 does not contain an amp or speakers. To hear sound, either connect and/or damage to speakers an amplifier and speakers, or use stereo headphones. or other devices, always * MIDI cable and stereo headphones are not included. Consult your Roland dealer if turn down the volume, and you need to purchase accessories such as these. turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. fig.00-01 Damper Soft RL (M
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Before You Play 2. Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the FP-3, and then plug its other end into a power outlet. To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the DC In jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration. fig.00-02 Rear panel On Off Power DC In 9V 3. Connect the amp or audio gear to the Line Out jacks as shown in the diagram. In order to take full adva
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Before You Play Connecting Pedals Turning the Power On and Off 1. Connect the pedal included with the FP-3 to one of the Pedal jacks. Once the connections have been completed, turn on or off When connected to the Damper jack, the pedal can be power to your various devices in the order specified. By used as a damper pedal. turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. When connected to Soft, the pedal can be used as a soft p
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Before You Play ■ Turning Off the Power Connecting Headphones 1. Before switching the power off, turn the volume Connecting headphones allows you to enjoy playing all the way down by rotating the [Volume] knob. anytime, even at night, without concern. Also completely turn down the volume of any connected fig.00-09 audio device and other equipment. 2. Turn off the power to the connected external equipment. 3. Press the [Power] switch on the back of the unit. The power is switched off. fig.00-
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Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard Listening to Internal Songs For more on internal song Now, try listening to internal songs names, refer to “Internal The FP-3 comes with fifty four internal songs. Song List” (p. 54). fig.01-01 2 3, 4 1 1. Press the [Song] button, getting its indicator to light. About the Display of The following appears in the display. the Internal Songs fig.01-02 USr (User)—Stores recorded Performances (for more on recording →p. 33). When “d.” is added— 2. Press the [-] or
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Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard When the following appears in the display If there is any performance data stored in the FP-3’s memory, the following appears in the display. fig.01-03 Flashes in green Flashes in red Flashes in green Until you erase the performance data, you cannot play back an internal song. To erase the performance data and play back the internal song, press the [Rec] button. If you don’t want to erase the song, press the [Play] or [Song] button. ■ Listening to Each Part Sepa
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Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard Performing with a Variety of Sounds The FP-3 features 40 different internal sounds, allowing you to enjoy performing with sounds suitable for many different types of music. These onboard sounds are called “Tones.” The Tones are divided into six For more on Tones, refer to different groups, each of which is assigned to a different Tone button. “Tone List” (p. 48) The Tone “Grand Piano 1” is selected when the instrument’s power is turned on. fig.01-07 1, 3 2 1. P
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Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard Performing With Two Layered Tones (Dual Play) You can play two different sounds from a single key at the same time. This method of performance is called “Dual Play.” Example: Try Layering Piano and String Tones fig.01-09 1 1. Press the [Piano] button and the [Strings/Pad] button at the same time. You can change the pitch of the Lower Tone an octave at The indicators for both buttons light. a time. Refer to “Changing Try fingering the keyboard. the Pitch of t
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Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard Performing With Different Tones in the Left and Right Sides of the Keyboard (Split Play) Performing with the keyboard divided at a certain key into a left side and a right side is called “Split Play,” and the point at which the keyboard is divided is called the “split point.” In Split Play, you can have a different tone sound in the left and right sides. Furthermore, when you use the Rhythm in performances, you can specify chords with the keys in the left-hand
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Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard ■ Changing Tones fig.01-13 1 2 1. Hold down the [Split] button and press the Tone button for When the tone of the same the tone you want to change, whether the Upper or Lower Tone button is selected for Tone. both the Upper and Lower The indicators for the [-] and [+] buttons light in the same color as the Tones, you can determine indicator of the selected tone button. which of the Tones is being changed by the color of the When orange, it indicates that t
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Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard Changing the Volume Balance for Dual Play and Split Play You can change the volume balance of the Upper and Lower Tones in Dual Play (p. 15) and Split Play (p. 16). When the instrument is turned on, this is set to “5–5” (“Lower Tone volume”–“Upper Tone volume”). fig.01-15 1 2 3 1. Hold down the [Song] button and press the [Split] button. The indicators for the [Song] and [Split] buttons flash in red. fig.01-16 Lower Tone volume Upper Tone volume (The Tone button
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Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard Changing the Keyboard’s Touch You can change the touch sensitivity, or response of the keys. When the instrument is turned on, this is set to “Normal.” fig.01-17 1 2 3 1. Hold down the [Song] button and press the [Reverb] button. The indicators for the [Song] and [Reverb] buttons flash in red. fig.01-18 2. Press the [-] or [+] buttons to select the touch. Indicate Description OFF The sound plays at one set volume, regardless of the force (Fixed) used to play
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Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard Adding Breadth to the Sound (Chorus Effect) You can apply a chorus effect to the notes you play on the keyboard. By adding the chorus effect, you can give the sound greater dimension, with more fatness and breadth. The settings of the chorus effect are memorized independently for each sound, and remain in effect until you turn off the power. fig.01-19 1, 2 1. Press the [Chorus] button, getting its indicator to light. Some tones initially have Try fingering the
