Roland F-100 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano F-100.

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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:

SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2; p. 4)

important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

. These sections provide

“USING THE UNIT

Assembling the F-100

Before You Play

Listening to the Internal Songs

Playing the Keyboard

Contents

Index

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page 6

page 10

page 13

page 15

page 9

page 39

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written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

For the U.K.

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

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 terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

BLUE: BROWN:

NEUTRAL LIVE

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.

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

001

• Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.

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002c

• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.

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003

• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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004

• Never use or store the unit in places that are:

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct

sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors);

or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration.

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007

• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

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008e

• Use only the attached power-supply cord.

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009

• Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!

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010

• This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.

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011

• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

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012b

• Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when:

• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the

plug has been damaged; or

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been

spilled onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise

has become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance.

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013

• In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.

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014

• Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

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015

• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.

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016

• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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101b

• The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.

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102c

• Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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103b

• At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire.

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104

• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.

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106

• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

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107c

• Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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108d: Selection

• If you need to move the instrument, take note of the precautions listed below. At least two persons are required to safely lift and move the unit. It should be handled carefully, all the while keeping it level. Make sure to have a firm grip, to protect yourself from injury and the instrument from damage.

• Check to make sure the screws securing the unit

to the stand have not become loose. Fasten them again securely whenever you notice any loosening.

• Disconnect the power cord.

• Disconnect all cords coming from external devices.

• Remove the lid.

• Remove the music stand.

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109b

• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 10).

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110b

• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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116

• Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do not get your fingers pinched (p. 11). Adult supervision is recommended whenever small children use the unit.

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118

• Should you remove the caps, screws and cord cramps, make sure to put them in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.

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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

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• Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system).

302

• When the AC adaptor is used for extended periods, both the adaptor itself, and the area around the F-100’s DC In connector will become somewhat warm; however, this does not indicate a malfunction.

307

• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.

Placement

351

• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the source of interference.

352a

• This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.

352b

• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them off.

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• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Also, do not allow lighting devices that normally are used while their light source is very close to the unit (such as a piano light), or powerful spotlights to shine upon the same area of the unit for extended periods of time. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

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• To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in a wet area, such as an area exposed to rain or other moisture.

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• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on the piano for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully affect the finish.

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• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower vases) on the piano. Also, avoid the use of insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit using a dry, soft cloth.

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• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound.

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• Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument. Peeling these off, particularly when strong adhesives have been used, can damage the instrument’s exterior finish (the stickers provided with this instrument feature a weak adhesive).

Maintenance

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• To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that is slightly dampened. Try to wipe the entire surface using an equal amount of strength, moving the cloth along with the grain of the wood. Rubbing too hard in the same area can damage the finish.

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• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Additional Precautions

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• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the unit’s memory once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

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• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

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• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.

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•A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal operation.

558a

• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night).

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• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

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• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.

• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

Introduction

Congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano F-100.

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 light wood grain finish is at home both in the living room as well as in the children’s room.

And at a compact about 300 millimeters deep, it fits in perfectly with other furniture.

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 in the low end and a lighter feel in the upper notes, let you enjoy truly authentic piano performances. The two pedals are securely attached to the piano, ensuring that they will be stable when operated.

High-Performance Two-Box Speaker Construction

The lateral speaker box features two independent left and right speaker boxes, providing unexpectedly superior volume and sonic quality.

The speakers can also be directed rearward if conditions require.

A variety of practice features to help you develop your musicality

In addition to a metronome, the F-100 provides functionality that is possible only for an electronic piano, making it an instrument that is ideal for piano lessons: a “rhythm function” that encourages a natural sense of rhythm, and a “two-track recorder” that lets you record and listen to your own playing.

Tones For Use in a Wide Variety of Musical Genres

The F-100 offers twenty different onboard tones, including piano, which can be used for almost every conceivable style of music.

Includes High-Quality Reverb

The Reverb effect can duplicate the ambience of a concert hall.

Sixty Internal Piano Songs

The instrument comes with a selection of classical piano songs, which can be used for lesson, or be played for your listening enjoyment.

Checking the Included Items

Check to see if you have all of the items that normally are supplied with the F-100.

If any items are missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased this unit.

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F-100 (For installing the F-100, refer to p. 6) ❏ Side Panel right ❏ Side Panel left ❏ Speaker Box ❏ Pedal Board ❏ Screw x 10 ❏ Cap x 10 (and additional spare caps) ❏ Cord Cramps

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Lid Holder

Keyboard Touch Can Be Set to Match Finger Strength

You can change the keyboard touch so it better suits the finger strength of the person playing the keyboard.

❏

AC Adaptor (DC 9V), AC Cord

❏

Lid

❏

Music Stand

❏

Owner’s manual (this document)

❏ Tempo Setting Sheet

Introduction

Front

F-100

Pedal Board

Speaker box

Speaker cable

Side panel right and left

(Left)

(Right)

Front

Rear

Cross section

Screw x 10

Cap x 10

(and some spare caps)

Assembling the F-100

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.

Always carry out this procedure with the F-100 lying horizontally, with the rear panel facing down.

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Check the Parts

Before you begin assembling the F-100, check that all the parts were supplied.

You will also need to have a Phillips screwdriver.

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Assembly Procedure

• At first, assemble the entire unit in a temporary fashion, without really tightening the screws. Then, after checking the overall alignment of the boards (and gently shifting certain parts where necessary), go around and tightly fasten each of the screws.

• Be careful when assembling the F-100, so as to avoid scratching the side panels.

When securing the screws, lay the entire unit sideways with the rear side of the F-100 at the bottom.

Tighten the screws on one of the side panels to

secure that side panel the F-100 and speaker box (four locations).

Install so that the speaker cable at the rear of the speaker box extends to the right side (the side where the F-100’s [Power] switch is located).

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F-100

Screws

The speaker box can also be installed so that it faces toward the rear instead of toward the front. Having the speaker box face out the rear of the instrument allows the speakers to be directed toward listeners when the back of the instrument faces the audience.

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Normal direction When facing to the rear

Front Rear Front Rear

Speaker box

Speaker

box

Speaker box

Align the projection of the pedal board with the

Side panel

(Right)

hole in the side panel, and use a screw to fasten the pedal board (one location).

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Pedal Board

Align the hole in the other side panel with the

Screw

projection of the pedal board, and use a screw to fasten the pedal board (one location).

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Side with rounded corners facing out

Screw

Side panel (Left)

Side with rounded corners facing out

Introduction

Cord Cramps

Pedal Cord

Tighten the screws on the side panels to secure

that side panel the F-100 and speaker box (four locations).

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Screws

Stand the instrument back up.

When lifting the instrument back up, grasp near the center of the speaker box and the F-100, and gently raise the instrument.

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Connect the speaker cable extending from the

rear of the speaker box to the F-100’s speaker connector.

Press the speaker cable completely into the connector so that it is securely fastened.

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F-100 Rear

Clip Portion

Hold and insert the cable so that the clip portion extends into the stand and is securely connected.

Connect the pedal cables to the Pedal [Damper]

Speaker Connecter

Speaker cable

jack and [Soft] jack.

Connect the brown plug to the Damper jack, and the black plug to the Soft jack.

As necessary, affix cord cramps as shown in the diagram to fasten the pedal cable.

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If the Stand is Uneven

If after lifting the F-100 back up you find that stand is crooked, try loosening the screws and then securing them again. When retightening, start with the top screws, then work your way down. When doing this, slightly loosen the screws before firmly tightening them.

To stabilize the pedals

Temporarily loosen the screws that fasten the pedal board.

Step on the pedal, and after verifying that the pedal is in firm contact with the floor, re-tighten the screws firmly.

Place the caps over the heads of the screws (five on each side).

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Caps

When Moving the Instrument

Disconnect the AC cord, cables, the music stand and the lid from the F-100.

Then lift the piano while keeping it level, and move it with care, so that you do not drop it on your feet, or get your hands caught.

Check the stability of the pedal, and make adjustments as necessary.

When Disassembling

Disassemble the unit by carrying out assembly Steps 1-8 in reverse order.

When Changing the Orientation of the Speaker Box

Be sure to completely disassemble the unit, change the speaker box orientation, then reassemble it.

Introduction

Panel Descriptions

Vol ume

MaxMin

Reverb

Piano Variat ion Play

123456789

Volume

MaxMin

Reverb

Piano Variation

Harpsichord

1. [Volume] Knob

Adjusts the volume (p. 12).

2. [Reverb] Button

Used to add reverberation to the sound (p. 17).

3. Tone Buttons

The following five buttons are collectively referred to as the Tone buttons. These are used to select the tone to played via the keyboard (p. 15). [Piano] Button [E.Piano] Button [Harpsichord] Button [Organ] Button [Strings] Button

4. [Variation] Button

This is used in combination with the Tone buttons to select the instrument sounds to be played with the keyboard (p. 15).

Recorder

DemoStringsOrganE.Piano

Play

Rec

Track

Key Touch

Dual Balance

Harpsi-

chord

Recorder

Rec

Tra c k

Power

Dual Balance

SongStringsOrganE.Piano

Key Touch

Power

6. [Song] Button

This plays the internal piano songs (p. 13).

Recorder

7. [Play]/[1] Button

Starts playback of recorded performance.

When you press the [Track] button, the [Play] button will function as the Track [1] button (p. 14).

This button and the following [2] button are collectively referred to as the “Track buttons.”

8. [Rec]/[2] Button

Records your performance (p. 21).

When you press the [Track] button, the [Rec] button will function as the Track [2] button (p. 14).

9. [Track] Button

Hold down this button while you switch playback or recording on/off for the [1] and [2] buttons (p. 14, p. 24).

5. [ (Metronome/Rhythm)] Button

10. [Power] Switch

Activates the built-in metronome or rhythm (p. 17, p. 20).

Applying the Tempo Setting Sheet

If desired, you can affix the included tempo setting sheet to the instrument. Use the tempo setting sheet when setting the metronome tempo.

Position and apply the tempo setting sheet as shown in the figure.

For more details, refer to “Changing the Tempo” (p. 18).

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–+ –

1234567890Enter

Tempo Setting Sheet

Recorder

StringsOrganE.Piano

Demo

Variation

Play

Rec

Track

Key Touch

Dual Balance

–+ –

1234567890Enter

Position “1” at the fourth C from the bottom (C4).

Volume

Harpsi-

Reverb

chordPiano

MaxMin

C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7

Low C (C1)

This switch turns the unit on/off (p. 12).

Power

USING THE UNIT SAFELY .............................................................2

IMPORTANT NOTES .......................................................................4

Introduction ...............................................................5

Main Features .....................................................................................5

Checking the Included Items............................................................5

Assembling the F-100 ........................................................................6

Check the Parts............................................................................6

Assembly Procedure...................................................................6

Panel Descriptions .............................................................................8

Applying the Tempo Setting Sheet..................................................8

Before You Play.......................................................10

Connecting the AC Adaptor...........................................................10

Installing the Music Stand ..............................................................10

Connecting Pedals............................................................................10

Assembling the Lid..........................................................................11

Installing the Lid Holders........................................................11

Turning On the Power.....................................................................12

Turning Off the Power .............................................................12

Adjusting the Volume .....................................................................12

Connecting Headphones (Sold Separately)..................................12

Listening to the Internal Songs .............................13

Playing/Stopping the Internal Songs............................................13

Selecting a Song for Playback..................................................13

Playing Each Hand Separately................................................14

Playing the Keyboard .............................................15

Selecting the Instrument Sound You Wish to Play .....................15

Layering Two Instrument Sounds (Dual Play)............................16

Adding Reverberation to Sounds (Reverb Effect).......................17

Sounding the Metronome ...............................................................17

Changing the Tempo................................................................18

Changing the Beat.....................................................................19

Adjusting the Volume ..............................................................19

Playing Rhythm................................................................................20

Recording Your Performance ................................21

Recording a Performance................................................................21

Recording Along with the Rhythm ...............................................22

Recording Along with a Song ........................................................23

Selecting and Recording the Track for Each Hand Separately..24

Erasing Recorded Performances....................................................25

Erasing a performance from the specified track...................25

Erasing a song............................................................................25

Some Handy Functions ......................................... 26

Changing the Keyboard’s Touch ...................................................26

Disabling Buttons (Panel Lock)......................................................26

Transposing without Changing Your Keyboard Fingering

(Key Transpose)................................................................................27

Adjusting the Pitch of the Sound (Master Tuning) .....................27

Lowering/ raising the Reference Pitch..................................27

Setting the Reference Pitch to 440.0 Hz..................................28

Setting the Reference Pitch to 442.0 Hz..................................28

Changing the Volume Balance in Dual Play................................28

Changing the Depth of the Reverb................................................28

Checking the depth of the Reverb Effect ...............................28

Connecting to Audio Equipment .......................... 29

About the Jacks.................................................................................29

Making the Connections .................................................................29

Connecting to MIDI Devices.................................. 30

About the MIDI Connectors ...........................................................30

Making the Connections .................................................................30

Cautions when Connecting an External MIDI Device................31

Disconnecting the F-100’s keyboard and internal sound

generator (Local On/Off).........................................................31

Switching Local On/Off...........................................................31

Receiving on all MIDI channels (Omni On/Off)..................31

Switching Omni On/Off..........................................................31

Set the MIDI Channel ...............................................................32

Transmitting a performance you recorded ...........................32

Troubleshooting..................................................... 33

Internal Song List................................................... 34

MIDI Implementation .............................................. 36

Main Specifications................................................ 37

Functions Assigned to the Keyboard .................. 38

Functions for Metronome/Rhythm...............................................38

Other Functions................................................................................38

Index........................................................................ 39

Information ............................................................. 42

Before You Play

Rear

DC In

Soft Pedal Damper Pedal

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.

Connect the supplied AC adaptor and AC cord.

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AC cord

AC adaptor

Connect the AC adaptor to the DC In connector on the rear panel.

As shown in the diagram, loop the AC adaptor cord around the cord hook to fasten it in place.

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Installing the Music Stand

Assemble the music stand as shown in the diagram.

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NOTE

When moving the piano, be sure to remove the music stand as a safety precaution.

NOTE

Do not apply excessive force to the installed music stand.

Connecting Pedals

Plug the AC cord into a power outlet.

As necessary, cramp the AC adaptor cord with the cord cramps (p. 7).

NOTE

To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), to avoid applying undue stress to the DC In connector, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the diagram.

Even if the cord is fastened, strong tension applied to the cord may cause it to be damaged or broken. Be careful not to pull the cord accidentally, or to apply strong pressure to it.

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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 same function as the left pedal of an acoustic piano. Some tones are affected less than others.

Damper Pedal

Use this pedal to sustain the sound. While the pedal is depressed, long lingering reverberations continue to be added to the sound after you release from the keys. This is the same function as the right pedal of an acoustic piano.

NOTE

Unplugging a pedal cord from the unit while the power is on may cause the pedal’s effect to be applied without stopping. The power of the F-100 must be turned off before inserting or removing a pedal cord.

Assembling the Lid

NOTE

You must always use both hands to open or close the lid. When opening and closing the lid, be very careful not to catch your finger in the lid.

Attach the included lid as shown in the diagram.

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Lid

Projection

When opening the lid, grasp the lid with your

hands and gently lift it upwards.

When closing the lid, grasp the lid with your

hands and gently lower it down.

Keyboard

Before You Play

Attach the lid holders to the rear panel of the F-

100 using the supplied attachment screws locations).

Lid Holder

Attachment

screws

Placing the Lid

Rest the lid on the lid holders gently, as shown.

Align the ends of

Lid

the lid with the corners of the lid holders

Lid Holder

(four

NOTE

Make sure an adult is on hand to provide assistance when young children are playing the F-100.

When you move the piano, be sure to remove the lid to prevent accidents. Be careful not to drop the removed lid.

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Installing the Lid Holders

Attaching the supplied lid holders provides you with a place to rest the lid whenever it's been removed.

Check the Parts

Lid Holders (left and right)

Attachment screws (4)

Installation Procedure

Remove the four screws from both sides of the

rear panel of the F-100.

NOTE

Never lean against, nor apply excessive force to the lid while it is resting on the lid holders.

* Be careful not to lose the screws you've removed. You will

need to put them back in place at the rear of the F-100 if you

decide that you don't want to use the lid holders.

Remove the screws at both ends

Before You Play

Lower position

Power

Turning On the Power

NOTE

Once the connections have been completed, 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.

Turn the [Volume] knob completely to the left to lower the volume to the minimum level.

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Vo lume

MaxMin

Push the [Power] switch to turn on the F-100.

After a few seconds, the unit becomes operable and playing the keyboard produces sound.

Adjust the volume to obtain the proper volume level.

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Adjusting the Volume

Use the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall volume level.

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Volume

MaxMin

NOTE

Raising the volume excessively may cause the sound to distort. Enjoy the piano at an appropriate volume level.

Connecting Headphones (Sold Separately)

The F-100 features two headphone jacks. This allows two people to listen through headphones simultaneously, making it very useful for lessons and when performing piano pieces for four hands. Additionally, this allows you to play without having to worry about bothering others around you, even at night.

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NOTE

This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.

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Turning Off the Power

Turn the [Volume] knob completely to the left to lower the volume to the minimum level.

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Push the [Power] switch to turn off the F-100.

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Power

Upper position

OFF

Turn the [Volume] knob to lower the volume to

the minimum level.

Connect the headphones to either of the

headphone jacks.

Use the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall volume level.

The sound from the built-in speakers stops. Sound will be heard only through the headphones.

Use Stereo headphones (stereo miniature phone type).

Listening to the Internal Songs

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You can adjust the tempo of the song that is playing. Please refer to “Changing the Tempo” (p. 18).

The F-100 comes with sixty internal songs.

Playing/Stopping the Internal Songs

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For more on song list, please refer to “Internal Song List” (p. 34).

Press the [Song] button, getting its indicator to light.

The internal songs will play back in succession. When the last song has been played, playback will return to the first song and begin again.

To stop the internal song playback, press the [Song] button

to make the indicator go out.

The internal song playback will stop.

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Selecting a Song for Playback

Here’s how you can select and play a desired internal song.

While holding down the [Song] button, press the key that

corresponds to the internal song you wish to hear.

The internal songs are assigned to the keys in sequential order, starting with the leftmost key.

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When you play back an internal song, the reverb effect (p. 17) will automatically be turned on (the button’s indicator lights).

When you press the [Song]

utton, the songs will play

ack in succession, starting with the previously selected song.

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The indicator of the [Song] button will light. When the last song has been played, playback will return to the first song and resume.

To stop the internal song playback, press the [Song] button

to make the indicator go out.

The internal song playback will stop.

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To select a performance part of an internal song, play back the song, then make your selection.

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Playing Each Hand Separately

The internal songs allow you to select the performance part that will be played back.

The left-hand performance of the internal songs is assigned to the [1] button, while the right-hand performance is assigned to the [2] button. The place where each part of the performance is held is called a “track,” and the [1] and [2] buttons are called “track buttons.”

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Left-hand

Part

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Right-hand

Part

While holding down the [Song] button, press the key that

corresponds to the internal song you wish to hear.

The song will begin playing back.

Press the [Song] button to stop the internal song playback.

While holding down the [Track] button, press the [1] or [2]

button for any track not to be played back.

Press the [Song] button, getting its indicator to light.

The song selected in step 1 will begin playing back. The part you selected in step 3 will not sound. Once again hold down the [Track] button and press the button you selected

in step 3, illuminating its indicator. The sound will be heard again. In this way, you can mute the sound, or have it play by holding down the

[Track] button and pressing the [1] or [2] button.

Press the [Song] button.

Choices you’ve made as to whether a particular performance part plays or not get cancelled as soon as another song plays.

Playing the Keyboard

When you select A/B tones, the damper pedal will be applied only to the right-hand area of the keyboard.

F 3(included in left-hand areas)

B A

Selecting the Instrument Sound You Wish to Play

The F-100 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 the [Variation] button.

Tone button

Tone number 1

[Variation] OFF (dark)

Tone number 2

[Variation] lit in red

Tone number 3

[Variation] lit in green

Tone number 4

[Variation] lit in orange

* Strings+Brass: lets you play a combination of strings and brass tones

* A/B: dividing the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, then playing different tones

A, the right-hand tone; and B, the left-hand tone

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Since the organ tones reproduce the sound of a traditional organ, in certain registers you may be able to perceive that they exhibit a certain amount of harmonic foldback.

Piano E. Piano Harpsichord Organ Strings

Grand Piano Stage Rhodes Harpsichord Pipe Organ Strings

Bright Piano Electric Piano Organ Flute Rotary Organ Choir

Grand Piano/ Acoustic Bass*

Grand Piano/ Strings*

Vibraphone Clavi

Stage Rhodes/ Electric Bass*

Harpsichord/ Strings*

Pipe Organ/ Strings*

Jazz Organ/ Rotary Organ*

Strings+Brass*

Flute/ Strings*

When the F-100 is turned on, the tone is reset to Grand Piano.

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Press any Tone button.

The indicator on the selected button lights up.

Press the [Variation] button to select the Tone.

Each time you press the [Variation] button, the button’s indicator will change color, and the four sounds will be selected successively.

The Tone you’ve selected is heard when you finger the keyboard.

The next time you choose this Tone button, the tone you’ve selected here is played.

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zones. With some tones, the octave (pitch) settings may differ on opposing sides of the border between the keyboard zones.

Dual play (p. 16) can be used when tone numbers 1 or 2 are selected. If you use Dual play with a Tone button for which tone number 3 or 4 is selected, tone number 1 will be selected for that Tone

utton.

Playing the Keyboard

Dual play can be used when tone numbers 1 or 2 are selected. If you use Dual play with a Tone button for which tone number 3 or 4 is selected, tone number 1 will be selected for that Tone button.

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

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You can adjust the volume

alance between the two selected tones in Dual Play. For details, refer to “Changing the Volume Balance in Dual Play” (p.

28). When the power is turned on, the sound of the left Tone button is set to be louder.

While pressing the [Piano] button, also press the [Strings]

button.

The indicators for both buttons light. When you then play the keyboard, the layered sounds of the piano and

strings will play.

The [Variation] button indicator now indicates the tone for the right button of the two selected Tone buttons.

Switching the [Variation] button on and off switches the right Tone button tone.

To cancel Dual Play, press either Tone button.

When you play the keyboard, only the tone of the button you pressed will be heard.

Adding Reverberation to Sounds

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(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.

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When you play back an internal song, the reverb effect will automatically be turned on (the button’s indicator lights).

Press the [Reverb] button, and confirm that its indicator has

lighted.

The reverb effect is applied to the sound.

Pressing the [Reverb] button once more turns off the

button’s indicator and cancels the reverb effect.

Sounding the Metronome

Here’s how you can make use of the metronome. While a song plays back, the metronome will sound at the tempo and beat

(time signature) of that song.

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You can select the depth of reverb effect. For details, refer to “Changing the Depth of the Reverb” (p.

28).

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Pressing the [ (Metronome/Rhythm)] button starts the

metronome’s sound.

The [ (Metronome/Rhythm)] button’s indicator flashes in time with the tempo selected at that time.

To stop the metronome, press the [ (Metronome/

Rhythm)] button, extinguishing its indicator.

If Rhythm is selected, the metronome will not sound even if you press the

utton. Please re-select the

eat (time signature) of the metronome (p. 19).

Playing the Keyboard

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Changing the Tempo

Adjusting the tempo of the metronome, rhythm (p. 20) and the song in playing back. To change the tempo, specify the numerical values by pressing the keys to which the numbers 0–9 or +/- are assigned. You can set a tempo in the range of =20–250.

Example: Specifying a Tempo of 96

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The fourth C key from the left (C4)

Key Touch

Hold down the [ (Metronome/Rhythm)] button and

press the “9” and “6” keys in that order, then press the

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Enter

Using the “tempo setting sheet” included with the F-100 makes it easier to grasp the values assigned to each key. For details, refer to “Applying the Tempo Setting Sheet” (p. 8).

The tempo can be set to any value from 20 through 250. If a value less than 20 is specified, the tempo is set to 20. If a value greater than 250 is specified, the tempo is set to 250.

“Enter” key.

The metronome tempo switches to 96. You can use this method of holding down the [ (Metronome/ Rhythm)] button and pressing the keys to which the numerical values are assigned (C4–E5) and “Enter” key (F5) to use numerals to specify the tempo.

Increasing and Decreasing the Tempo One Count at a Time

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Key Touch

Decrease

the tempo

Song

While holding down the [ (Metronome/Rhythm)]

Increase the tempo

Press

button, press C to decrease the tempo by one count, or press D to increase the tempo by one count.

While holding down the [ (Metronome/Rhythm)] button, also hold down C or D to change the tempo continuously. You can change the tempo by pressing any C or D key.

If you hold down the [ (Metronome/Rhythm)] button and simultaneously press the C and D keys, you will return to a tempo of

108, or the original tempo of the selected song.

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Changing the Beat

To change the beat, specify the beat by pressing the key (A0–E1) to which the beat is assigned.

You can select from the following five types: 0 (only upbeat sounds), 2 (2-beat), 3 (3-beat), 4 (4-beat), 6 (6-beat).

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Playing the Keyboard

It is not possible to change the beat during song playback or recording.

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Hold down the [ (Metronome/Rhythm)] button and

press the key to which the beat is assigned.

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Adjusting the Volume

You can adjust the volume of the metronome and rhythm (p. 20) to any of five possible levels.

The setting is at “3” when the power is turned on.

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Increase the metronome volume

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Hold down the [ (Metronome/Rhythm)] button and

press one of the Tone buttons.

The Tone button indicator will blink to indicate the current volume, when

press and hold the [ (Metronome/Rhythm)] button.

Playing the Keyboard

Playing Rhythm

The F-100 contains 16 different rhythms. By playing the rhythm instead of the metronome, you can enjoy performing

as if you were playing with a session-like feel. To change the rhythm, specify the rhythm by pressing the key (F1–G3) to

which the rhythm is assigned.

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Song

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Hold down the [ (Metronome/Rhythm)] button, and

press the key that corresponds to the rhythm.

It is not possible to sound the metronome and rhythm simultaneously.

It is not possible to sound the rhythm while an internal song is playing

ack. If you press the

[ (Metronome/ Rhythm)] button while an internal song is playing

ack, the metronome will sound.

Key Rhythm Beat No. Key Rhythm Beat

No.

A1 Rock 4/4

B1 4/4 Shuffle 4/4

To stop the rhythm, press the [ (Metronome/Rhythm)]

16 Beat 4/4

8 Beat 4/4

4/4 Triplet 4/4

Swing 1 4/4

Swing 2 4/4

Waltz 1 3/4

B2 March 2/4

C3 Tango 4/4

Waltz 2 3/4

Jazz Waltz 3/4

Bossa Nova 4/4

Mambo 4/4

Samba 2/4

House 4/4

button, extinguishing its indicator.

You can change the tempo of the rhythm in the same way as for the metronome (p. 18), and adjust its volume (p. 19).

Recording Your Performance

If you layer a newly recorded performance without erasing the recorded song, the song tempo, beat and the selected rhythm will be stored with the settings that were recorded first. Please erase the previously recorded song before you record a new performance (p. 25).

You can easily record your performances. A recorded performance can be played back to hear your own playing, or to add additional parts.

Notes Regarding Recording

• Only one song can be recorded. If you begin recording when a previously recorded performance exists, the previous performance will be erased.

• Recorded performances are erased when the power is turned off. If you want to keep your performance, you can either record it on an external audio device (p. 29), or use an external MIDI device to save the performance data on a floppy disk (p. 32).

Recording a Performance

Record only the keyboard performance.

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Select the tone that you want to play (p. 15).

If necessary, turn on the metronome.

Sound the metronome while you set the tempo and beat of the song (p. 18).

Press the [Rec] button.

The [Rec] button’s indicator will light, the [Play] button’s indicator will blink, and you will be in recording-standby mode. To cancel recording, press the [Rec] button once more.

Recording will start when you either press the [Play] button

or play the keyboard.

The F-100 counts down two measures, then recording starts. Note that recording will also begin as soon as you play anything on the

Play back the recorded performance

keyboard, even if you do not press the [Play] button. There is no count sound played when you start in this manner.

To stop recording, press the [Play] or [Rec] button.

The indicators for the [Play] and [Rec] buttons will go dark.

Press the [Play] button.

Once again press the [Play] button, and playback will stop.

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NOTE

Recording Your Performance

NOTE

A performance you’ve recorded using rhythm cannot be played back with the metronome.

Recording Along with the Rhythm

You can record a performance that uses the Rhythm function.

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Select the tone that you want to play (p. 15).

Select the rhythm (p. 20).

Set the tempo so that you can play comfortably.

Press the [Rec] button.

The [Rec] button’s indicator will light, the [Play] button’s indicator will blink, and you will be in recording-standby mode.

To cancel recording, press the [Rec] button once more.

Recording will start when you either press the [Play] button

or play the keyboard.

Recording begins after two measures of count sound. Note that recording will also begin as soon as you play anything on the

keyboard, even if you do not press the [Play] button. There is no count sound played when you start in this manner.

NOTE

Begin recording your performance along with the rhythm.

To stop recording, press the [Play] or [Rec] button.

The indicators for the [Play] and [Rec] buttons will go dark.

Play back the recorded performance

If the rhythm does not sound when you play back the recorded performance

Press the [Play] button.

Once again press the [Play] button, and playback will stop.

Is the [ (Metronome/Rhythm)] button on (button’s indicator blinking)?

If you want to play back the performance using rhythm, turn on the

[ (Metronome/Rhythm)] button.

Recording Along with a Song

Status of the indicators for buttons [1] [2] when the [Track] button is pressed

Dark

Lit

Blink

Not recording No data recorded

Not recording Data recorded

Recording

You can record a performance that you play along with an internal song. The recorder of the F-100 has two recording tracks, allowing you to record

the right and left hands separately. Use the [1] button or [2] button with holding down the [Track] button to specify the recording track.

Recording Your Performance

For more on song list, please refer to “Internal Song List” (p. 34).

Hold down the [Song] button and press the corresponding

key to the song for recording.

The song will begin playing back.

Press the [Song] button again to stop the song playback.

Holding down the [Song] button, press the [Rec] button.

The indicators for the [Song] and [Rec] buttons will light, and the [Play] button’s indicator will blink.

If necessary, turn on the metronome and adjust the tempo (p. 17). To cancel recording, press the [Rec] button once more.

Holding down the [Track] button, press the [1] or [2] button

to select the recording track.

When you want to record the left-hand performance, press the [1] button; to record that of the right hand, press the [2] button.

Recording will start when you either press the [Play] button

or play the keyboard.

NOTE

It is not possible to sound the rhythm (p. 20) while an internal song is playing.

To select a performance part of an internal song, play back the song, then make your selection.

Recording begins after two measures of count sound. Note that recording will also begin as soon as you play anything on the

keyboard, even if you do not press the [Play] button. There is no count sound played when you start in this manner.

To stop recording, press the [Play] or [Rec] button.

The indicators for the [Play] and [Rec] buttons will go dark.

Play back the recorded performance

Press the [Play] button.

Once again press the [Play] button, and playback will stop.

When you record a song that begins on a weak beat (an upbeat; i.e., a beat other than the first beat), recording will begin after the count has sounded for the first measure.

Recording Your Performance

Selecting and Recording the Track for Each Hand Separately

If you want to re-do the recording, you can re-record just a specific track.

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As necessary, turn on the metronome or rhythm (p. 17).

NOTE

If you layer a newly recorded performance without erasing the recorded song, the song tempo, beat and the selected rhythm will be stored with the settings that were recorded first.

Press the [Rec] button.

The [Rec] button’s indicator will light. When you press the [Track] button, the track button indicator of the track you recorded earlier will blink.

Holding down the [Track] button, press the [1] or [2] button

to select the track that you want to record.

Recording will start when you either press the [Play] button

or play the keyboard.

Recording begins after two measures of count sound. Note that recording will also begin as soon as you play anything on the keyboard, even if you do not press the [Play] button. There is no count sound played when you start in this manner.

To stop recording, press the [Play] or [Rec] button.

The indicators for the [Play] and [Rec] buttons will go dark. Your performance has been recorded to the specified track button. If you want to record on the other track, return to step 2 to record your performance again. You can record while you listen to the previously recorded performance.

Status of the indicators for

uttons [1] [2] when the

[Track] button is pressed

Dark

Not recording No data recorded

Lit

Not recording Data recorded

Blink

Recording

Play back the recorded performance

Press the [Play] button.

You will hear the recorded performance. Press the [Play] button once again, and playback will stop.

Erasing Recorded Performances

You can erase a recorded performance.

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You can select a recorded track and erase it.

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While holding down the [Track] button, press the [1] or [2]

button; continue holding them down for a while.

After the buttons have been held down for several seconds, the [Song] button and the [1] and [2] buttons will blink briefly, and the performance of the selected track will be erased.

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Erasing a song

You can erase a song you’ve recorded.

While holding down the [Track] button, press the [Song]

button; continue holding them down for a while.

After the buttons have been held down for several seconds, the [Song] button and the [1] and [2] buttons will blink briefly, and the performance you recorded will be erased.

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-100 is powered up.

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button and press the [Song] button.

The [ (Metronome/Rhythm)] button, [Song] button and the Tone button for the currently selected value flash.

Press any Tone button.

The pressed button’s indicator blinks.

Tone

button

Touch

Sensitivity

Descriptions

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Disabling Buttons (Panel Lock)

Making the setting for the panel lock enables a state where only piano play is possible, and all buttons are disabled. As the settings are not changed, this is convenient for piano performances.

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While holding down...

Before you switch on the power, turn the volume down all the way by rotating the [Volume] knob.

While holding down the [Piano] button, press

the [Power] switch to turn on the power.

Adjust the volume.

Fingering the keyboard now produces a grand piano sound. It will be not possible to switch to another sound.

Power

Turn the power ON

Piano

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Harpsichord

Organ Heavy Fortissimo (ff) can be ob-

* The [Strings] button cannot be used in this operation.

Fixed Notes are sounded at an

unchanging volume level, regardless of how lightly or forcefully you finger the keyboard.

tained with weaker touch than usual, so, you will feel that the keyboard is lighter. This setting makes it easy to play, even for children.

Medium This is the most natural

touch for the keyboard. This is the closest to the touch of an acoustic piano.

tained only with forceful playing, so you will feel that the keyboard is heavier. Dynamic fingering adds even more feeling to what you play.

To defeat the Panel Lock function, turn the volume down to the minimum, and turn on the power once again.

Press the [ (Metronome/Rhythm)] button or the [Song] button.

The button’s indicator returns to its previous state.

Some Handy Functions

C4~D#4

Song

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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 a song, using the Key Transpose function to match the singer’s vocal register lets you easily transpose the sounds without changing the score.

These settings remains in effect until you turn off the power.

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Adjusting the Pitch of the Sound (Master Tuning)

In situations such as when playing ensemble with other instruments, you can tune the F-100’s reference pitch to the pitch of another instrument. The reference pitch generally refers to the pitch of the note that’s played when you finger the middle A key.

For a cleaner ensemble sound while performing with one or more other instruments, ensure that each instrument’s reference pitch is in tune with that of the other instruments.

This tuning of all the instruments to a reference pitch is called “master tuning.” You can set the reference pitch anywhere in a range of 415.3 Hz to 466.2 Hz.

When the instrument is turned on, the reference pitch is set to “440.0 Hz.”

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C2~B2

While holding down the [Variation] button and

[Song] button, press the tonic (root) of the key to which you want to transpose.

Use the C2-B2 notes to select the tonic.

To return to the normal pitch, while holding down the [Variation] button and [Song] button, press the C2 key.

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For example if you want the E pitch to sound when you play the C key, you would hold down the [Variation] button and [Song] button and press the E2 key.

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NOTE

The transposition setting is effective only on sounds performed on the F-100’s keyboard. This setting is not effective on tones from external MIDI messages played on the F-100.

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Lowering/ raising the Reference Pitch

While holding down the [Variation] button and [Song] button, press the “C4” note to lower the reference pitch, or the “D4” note to raise it.

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Raise the pitch

Press

Lower the pitch

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While holding down two buttons...

Each time you press the “C4” key, the pitch will fall by

0.1 Hz. If you continue holding the key, the pitch will continue falling. Each time you press the “D4” key, the pitch will rise by

0.1 Hz. If you continue holding the key, the pitch will continue rising.

Some Handy Functions

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Setting the Reference Pitch to

440.0 Hz

While holding down the [Variation] button and

[Song] button, press the “C 4” key on the

keyboard.

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Var iation

Song

C#4

While holding down the [Variation] button, press

the [ (Metronome/Rhythm)] button.

The [Variation] button, [ (Metronome/Rhythm)] button and the Tone button for the currently selected value flash.

Press any Tone button.

The pressed button’s indicator blinks.

Dual Balance

While holding down two buttons...

Key Touch

Press

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 440.0 Hz.

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Setting the Reference Pitch to

442.0 Hz

While holding down the [Variation] button and

[Song] button, press the “D 4” key on the keyboard.

fig.7-09.e

The reference pitch will be set to 442.0 Hz. This setting is often used for concert pianos. The A4 (Middle A) key will sound at 442.0 Hz.

Changing the Volume Balance in Dual Play

You can change the volume balance between the two layered sounds in Dual Play (p. 16). When the keyboard is turned on, the volume balance is set to that the tone assigned to the left Tone button sounds louder of the two selected tones. This setting remains in effect until the keyboard’s power is turned off.

fig.5-04.e

The tone assigned

to the left Tone button

sounds louder

Reverb StringsOrganE.Piano

Piano

Harpsi-

chord

The tone assigned to the left Tone button sounds quieter

Var iation

Song

Tone

Description

button

Piano

Of the two selected tones, the tone assigned to the left Tone button sounds louder.

E. Piano Of the two selected tones, the tone assigned to

the left Tone button sounds somewhat louder.

Harpsichord

The two selected tones are played at the same volume.

Organ Of the two selected tones, the tone assigned to

the left Tone button sounds somewhat quieter.

Strings Of the two selected tones, the tone assigned to

the left Tone button sounds quieter.

Press the [ (Metronome/Rhythm)] button or the [Variation] button.

The button’s indicator returns to its previous state.

You can also return to the previous state by pressing the [Song] button.

Changing the Depth of the Reverb

The depth of the reverb effect (p. 17) can be adjusted. There are five levels of depth from which to choose. This is set to “3” when the power is turned on.

fig.7-15.e

More strongly

12 34 5

Reverb StringsOrganE.Piano

While holding down...

Holding down the [Reverb] button, press any

Harpsi-

chordPiano

Press

Tone button.

■

Checking the depth of the Reverb Effect

reverb

Var iation

Dual Balance

Song

Key Touch

Press

Dual Balance

While

holding down...

Key Touch

Press

Press and hold the [Reverb] button.

The Tone button indicators will blink to indicate the selected depth.

Connecting to Audio Equipment

Read this chapter if you wish to connect the F-100 to an audio device. By connecting the F-100 with an audio device, you can listen to the sound of the F-100 through the speakers of the audio device, or record your performance onto a cassette tape or other recording media.

About the Jacks

fig.8-01

)

RL (Mono

Out In

MIDI

Input

Output Jacks

Use audio cables (sold separately) to connect the F-100 to an audio device so that the sound of the F-100 can be hear from the speakers of the audio device, or so that your performance can be recorded on a cassette tape or other recording media.

Input Jacks

You can use audio cables (sold separately) to connect another audio producing device to the F-100, and hear its sound through the speakers of the F-100.

RL (Mono

Output

)

NOTE

■

Listening to the F-100 through the speakers of an audio device, or recording a performance onto a cassette tape or other media

fig.8-02

Input R/L

(Line In, Aux In)

F-100

)

RL (Mono

Out In

MIDI

Turn on the power to the F-100.

Turn on the power to the connected equipment.

Adjust the volume.

Input

RL (Mono

Output

)

Making the Connections

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.

Turn the volume down completely on all equipment.

Turn off the F-100 and any other devices to be connected.

Use audio cables (sold separately) to connect the other device to the F-100.

NOTE

If the device you are connecting is monaural, connect it to the L (Mono) jack. In this case, do not connect the R jack of the F-100.

NOTE

Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions. Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

Recording procedure

Start recording on the connected audio device.

Begin playing on the F-100.

When you finish playing, stop recording.

■

Listening to the sound of an audio device through the speakers of the F-100

fig.8-03

Output R/L

(Line Out)

F-100

)

RL (Mono

Out In

MIDI

Turn on the power to the connected equipment.

Turn on the power to the F-100.

Adjust the volume.

Input

NOTE

If the volume of any device connected to the Input jacks is raised too high, you not only risk causing damage to your hearing, you could also damage the unit’s speakers. It’s best to always keep the sound within reasonable levels of volume.

RL (Mono

Output

)

Connecting to MIDI Devices

MIDI connectors on the rear panel

MIDI

Out In

Read this chapter if you wish to connect the F-100 to an external MIDI device.

If the F-100 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 played with the keyboard of the F-100.

About MIDI

MIDI, short for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” was developed as a standard for the exchange of performance data between electronic instruments and computers.

The F-100 is equipped with MIDI connectors to allow such exchange of performance data with external equipment and devices. Connecting the keyboard to other devices with these connectors provides you with an even greater variety of ways to use your keyboard.

About the MIDI Connectors

fig.8-01.e

Making the Connections

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.

Turn the volume down completely on all

equipment.

Turn off the F-100 and any other devices to be

connected.

Use the optional MIDI cable to connect the MIDI connector on the external MIDI device to the MIDI connector on the F-100.

Take a look at the connection examples.

Turn on the power to all equipment.

Adjust the volume.

You should also make the following settings as needed.

For details on making MIDI-related settings for the F-100, refer to p. 31 through p. 32.

MIDI In Connector

Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect from here to the MIDI Out connector on the external MIDI device.

MIDI messages sent from connected external equipment will be received here. As a result, the F-100 will produce sound, change tones, or perform other operations.

MIDI Out Connector

Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect from here to the MIDI In connector on the external MIDI device.

Performance data detailing what has been played on the keyboard, and other data, such as that generated when a pedal is depressed, is sent out from here to external MIDI devices.

Connection Examples: Connecting to a sequencer (The Roland MT Series)

fig.8-02.e

Sequencer

Out

MIDI

F-100

)

RL (Mono

Out In

MIDI

* The MT-90s has no MIDI Out connector.

Input

Connection Examples: Connecting to a MIDI sound module

fig.8-03.e

Sound Module

MIDI OUTTHRU IN

RL (Mono

Output

)

F-100

Out In

MIDI

RL (Mono

Input

)

RL (Mono

Output

)

Cautions when Connecting

(1)

MIDI

(2)

OUT

Sequencer

Memory

Sound Generator

Each note played is sounded twice

Thru function On

Local On

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-100 to an external MIDI device.

■

Disconnecting the F-100’s keyboard and internal sound generator (Local On/Off)

When the F-100 is connected to a MIDI sequencer or the like, set it to Local Off.

As shown in the diagram, the data that is produced when you play the keyboard will reach the sound generator by two routes, (1) and (2), causing each note to be played in duplicate. To prevent this, select the Local Off setting to cut route (1).

fig.8-04.e

Connecting to MIDI Devices

■

Switching Local On/Off

Local On is set when the power is switched on.

While holding down the [Variation] button and [Song] button, the “C8” note to turn the setting On, or press the “B7” note to turn the setting Off.

fig.8-07.e

Var iation

Dual Balance

If the F-100 is connected to a Roland MT series (except MT90s), it is not necessary to make the Local Off setting. When the power is turned on, the MT series will transmit a Local Off message. If you turn the power on in the order of first the F-100 and then the MT series, the F-100 will automatically be set to Local Off.

Song

Key Touch

Power

Local Off

Local On

This sets it to Local On:

fig.8-05.e

Local On

This sets it to Local Off:

fig.8-06.e

Local Off

Sound is emitted

Sound Generator

No sound produced

Sound Generator

■

Receiving on all MIDI channels (Omni On/Off)

When set to Omni On, the F-100 will sound as a result of received MIDI messages, no matter which channel the messages arrive on.

When set to Omni Off, the F-100 will recognize only the messages that arrive on the MIDI channel that has been selected, as explained under “Set the MIDI Channel.”

■

Switching Omni On/Off

Omni On is automatically set when the power is switched on.

Hold down the [Variation] button and [Song]

button, and press the “A7” note to turn the setting On, or the “G7” note to turn the setting Off.

fig.8-08.e

Var iation

Dual Balance

Song

Key Touch

Power

NOTE

Be aware that if you set your instrument to Local Off when no external MIDI device is connected, there will be no sound.

Omni Off

Omni On

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-100 and also have another MIDI-equipped instrument or sound module play the same notes, you should first set the channel used for reception on your external device to the same channel that you have the F-100 set to use for transmission.

Upon power-up, the F-100 is set to Omni On (p. 31). This means that if you are using a MIDI keyboard or MIDI sequencer to play the F-100’s tones, messages will be received on all channels, regardless of any MIDI channel settings. If you want to receive only on a specific channel that a connected MIDI device will be using, switch the F-100 to Omni Off, then set the MIDI channel.

When the F-100 is turned on, Channel “1” is selected.

■

Transmitting a performance you recorded

If you want to transmit a performance recorded on the F-100 to an external MIDI device or computer, turn this setting “On.” If this is “Off,” the data will not be transmitted.

When the F-100 is turned on, “Off” is selected.

While holding down the [Variation] and [Song]

buttons, press the “D7” note to turn the setting On, or the “C7” note to turn the setting Off.

fig.8-08.e

Var iation

Dual Balance

Song

Key Touch

Power

While holding down the [Variation] and [Song]

buttons, press the appropriate key (C5–D#6) on the keyboard.

The MIDI transmit channel and receive channel will switch to the number that corresponds to the note you pressed.

fig.8-09.e

Var iation

Dual Balance

MIDI Channel

Song

Key Touch

Off

If you wish to save the performance, use the following procedure. In this situation, your external sequencer is set its MIDI Thru feature to be OFF. For details, refer to the owner’s manual of your MIDI sequencer.

Connect a MIDI sequencer such as the MT series

(p. 30).

Record the performance on the F-100 (p. 21).

Set this setting to “On.”

Power

Start recording with the connected MIDI device.

Start playback of the recorded song on the F-100.

When playback ends, stop recording with the

connected MIDI device.

Use a connected MIDI sequencer to save the data

on a floppy disk or other media.

Troubleshooting

If you are encountering problems with the unit, please read the section below before assuming that there is a malfunction.

Case

The piano cannot be switched on

No sound is produced

Only One Tone Plays in Dual Play

Internal songs do not play

Buttons do not function

Keyboard sound does not change

Two sounds are produced when the keyboard is played

The tone has changed in the Dual Play

The pitch of the keyboard sounds incorrect

Song doesn’t play back/ Only the sound of a particular part in a song does not play

Rhythm doesn’t sound

Metronome does not sound

Tempo of recorded song or metronome is off

The recorded performance has disappeared

Sound is distorted

Is the AC adaptor properly connected? (p. 10)

Is the [Volume] knob set to the minimum position? (p. 12)

Are the headphones connected? (p. 12) Is Local On/Off set to “Off”? (p. 31) Is the speaker cable properly connected? (p. 6) Depending on the setting for volume balance, and the

particular selection of tones you make, certain tones may be difficult to hear when layered. Try adjusting volume balance (p. 28).

Is Panel Lock on? (p. 26)

Is the keyboard in Dual Play mode? (p. 16)

If you use Dual Play with a Tone button for which tone number 3 or 4 is selected, tone number 1 will be selected for that Tone button (p. 15).

Is the Master Tuning setting correct? (p. 27)

Is the Key Transpose setting correct? (p. 27)

Are the indicator for the [1] or [2] button extinguished, when you press the [Track] button? (p. 14) If the button indicator is out, the music on that track is not heard. Hold down the [Track] button and press the [1] or [2] button, illuminating its indicator.

It is not possible to sound the rhythm while an internal song is playing back or recording.

A performance that was recorded using metronome cannot be played back with the rhythm.

Is Panel Lock on? (p. 26) A performance that was recorded using rhythm can-

not be played back with the metronome. If Rhythm is selected, the metronome will not sound

even if you press the button. Please re-select the beat (time signature) of the metronome (p. 19).

If you select an internal song in which the tempo changes during the song, and then record, the tempo will change in the same way for the performances. The tempo of the metronome will also change in the same way.

If you record additional material without erasing the previously recorded song, the song will be recorded at the first-recorded tempo. Please erase the previously recorded song before you re-record (p. 25).

Any performance that has been recorded is deleted when the power to the F-100 is turned off. A performance cannot be restored once it’s been deleted.

Raising the volume too high may distort the sound. Adjust the volume level with the [Volume] knob (p. 12).

Cause/Remedy

Case

In the upper range, the sound changes abruptly beyond a certain key

A High-pitched whine is produced

Bass notes sound wrong/buzzing or vibration occurs

The pedals are not functioning, or function intermittently

On an acoustic piano, notes in the upper one and a half octaves of the keyboard continue to sound until they decay naturally, regardless of the damper pedal. There is a difference in the timbre as well. Roland pianos faithfully simulate such characteristics of the acoustic piano. On the F-100, the range that is unaffected by the damper pedal will change depending on the Key Transpose setting.

When listening through headphones:

Some of the more flamboyant and effervescent piano tones feature an ample high-end component, which may make the sound appear to have metallic reverberation added. Since this reverberation becomes particularly audible when supplemented by heavy reverb, you may be able to diminish the problem by reducing the amount of reverb applied to the sound.

When listening through speakers:

Here, a different cause (such as resonance produced by the F-100) would be suspect. Consult your Roland dealer or nearest Roland Service Center.

If you can’t hear the problem in the headphones:

When playing at high volumes, resonance may occur in the piano itself or in objects near the piano. At times, other objects in the room, such as fluorescent lights or glass doors, could start vibrating. Such phenomenon becomes more prevalent when sounding the lower frequencies at high volume. To minimize such unwanted resonance, please observe the following:

- Locate the instrument so it is 10-15 cm away from walls.

- Reduce the volume.

- Increase the distance from the object that is resonating.

- Place the keyboard lid farther away from the piano.

If you can hear the problem in the headphones:

The problem may be for a different reason. Please contact your dealer.

Are the pedals connected properly? (p. 10)

Cause/Remedy

When the F-100 is connected to an external device

Is the power to all equipment turned on? Are the connections between F-100 and the MIDI se-

No sound is produced

Strange sounds (or two sounds) are produced when the F-100 is played

The volume level of the instrument connected to the Input jack is too low.

quencer or the other external devices correct? (p. 29, p. 30)

Is the MIDI channel setting correct? (p. 32) Is the Omni On/Off setting correct? (p. 31)

With the sequencer’s “Thru” function on, the same notes may be sounded twice. Set the F-100 to Local off (p. 31).

Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor? Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.

Internal Song List

→

“Listening to the Internal Songs” (p. 13)

Var iation

Song

• Hold down the [Song] button and press the key that corresponding to the song you wish to hear.

Power

595756

••• •••

Key Touch

Dual Balance

Volume

MaxMin

123546789

A0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1B0 C 2 C3 C5 G5 C8

Reverb

1112131415 161718

Harpsi-

chordPiano

StringsOrganE.Piano

Variation Play

. . .

Dual Balance

Recorder

Song

Rec

Track

Key Touch

242526

232120

No. Key Song Name Composer Copyright

Bb0

Db1

Eb1

F#1

Ab1

Bb1

Db2

Eb2

F#2

Ab2

Bb2

Internal Song List

No. Key Song Name Composer Copyright

Db3

Eb3

F#3

Ab3

Bb3

Db4

Eb4

F#4

Ab4

Bb4

Db5

Eb5

F#5

Ab5

a violation of applicable laws.

Function...

Basic Channel

Mode

Note

Number :

Velocity

After Touch

Pitch Bend

Control Change

Prog Change

System Exclusive

System Common

System Real Time

Aux Message

Notes

Transmitted Recognized Remarks

Default Changed

Default Messages Altered

True Voice

Note ON Note OFF

Key's Ch's

6, 38

7 11 64 66 67 91

100, 101

: True Number

: Song Pos : Song Sel : Tune

: Clock : Commands

: All sound off :

Reset all controllers : Local ON/OFF : All Notes OFF : Active Sense : System Reset

1 1–16

Mode 1 x

O x 8n v=64

15–113

x x

O x O O O

O O *1 O *1 O *1 O *1 O *1 O O

O (0...64)

**************

x x x

x x

x x x x O x

1 1–16

Mode 1 OMNI ON/OFF

O x

0–127

15–113

O (0–127)

0...64

x x x

x x

x O O O (123–127) O x

Data entry Volume Expression Hold 1 Sostenuto Soft Effect1 depth (Reverb) RPN LSB, MSB

*1 This message can affect only MIDI notes.

DIGITAL PIANO

Model F-100

Date : May. 1, 2002

Version : 1.00

MIDI Implementation Chart

**************

Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY

Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY

Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO

Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO

O : Yes

X : No

MIDI Implementati on

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), please contact the nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor.

Main Specifications

F-100: Roland Digital Piano

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

5 groups 20 variations

Effects

Reverb (5 levels) Chorus (fixed for E. Piano only) Sympathetic Resonance (fixed for Piano only)

Key Transposition

-6 to +5 (in units of semitone)

Preset Songs

60 songs

Others

Speakers

12 cm x 2

Rated Power Output

5 W x 2

Pedals

Damper, Soft

Connectors

Headphones Jack (Stereo miniature phone type) x 2 MIDI Connectors (In, Out) Output Jacks (L/Mono, R) Input Jacks (L/Mono, R) Pedal Jacks (Damper, Soft)

Power Supply

DC 9 V (AC Adaptor)

Current Draw

2,000 mA

Master Tuning

415.3 Hz to 466.2 Hz (adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz)

Metronome, Rhythm

Beat

0, 2, 3, 4, 6

Rhythm

16 patterns

Volume

5 levels

Recorder

Tracks

2 tracks

Song

1 song

Note Storage

Approx. 5,000 notes

Tempo

Quarter note = 20 to 250

Dimensions (without the music stand)

1,337 (W) x 295 (D) x 772 (H) mm 52-11/16 (W) x 11-5/8 (D) x 30-7/16 (H) inches

Weight

39 kg / 86 lbs

Accessories

Owner’s Manual Tempo Setting Sheet AC Adaptor AC Cord Music Stand Lid Lid Holder

* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/

or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior

notice.

Resolution

96 ticks per quarter note

Control

Play/Stop, Rec, Tempo, All Song Play, Track Select

Functions Assigned to the Keyboard

Power

MaxMin

Reverb

Volume

StringsOrganE.Piano

HarpsichordPiano

C4 C5 C6 C7 C8C3C2C1

Song

Key Touch

Dual Balance

Var iation

Demo

Key Touch

Dual Balance

Variation

Play

Rec

Recorder

Track

• While holding down the [Variation] button and [Song] button, press the corresponding key.

Local On/Off (p. 31)

Omni On/Off (p. 31)

Tr ansmission of playback

data On/Off (P. 32)

Setting the MIDI Channel

(p. 32)

Key Transpose

(p. 27)

Master Tuning

(p. 27)

Functions for Metronome/Rhythm

Var iation

Dual Balance

Volume

MaxMin

Harpsi-

Reverb

Variation

StringsOrganE.Piano

chordPiano

Key Touch

Dual Balance

0 2 3 4 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

(p. 19)

Other Functions

Demo

Key Touch

Recorder

Play

Rec

Track

Song

• While holding down the [ (Metronome/Rhythm)] button, press the corresponding key.

Decrease the tempo

(-)

C4 C5 C6 C8C3C2C1

Enter

Specifying the Tempo (p. 18)Specifying the Rhythm (p. 20)Changing the Beat

Increase

the tempo

(+)

Power

Index

Numerics

440.0 Hz .......................................................................... 28

442.0 Hz .......................................................................... 28

AC Adaptor .................................................................... 10

Assembly .......................................................................... 6

Audio Equipment .......................................................... 29

Beat .................................................................................. 19

Connecting

Audio Equipment .................................................... 29

MIDI Devices ............................................................ 30

Damper Pedal ................................................................ 10

Demo Song ..................................................................... 34

Dual Play .................................................................. 16, 28

Volume Balance ....................................................... 28

Erase ................................................................................ 25

Headphones ................................................................... 12

Input Jacks ...................................................................... 29

Internal Songs ................................................................ 13

Key Transpose ............................................................... 27

Keyboard’s Touch ......................................................... 26

Lid .................................................................................... 11

Local On/Off ................................................................. 31

Master Tuning ............................................................... 27

Metronome ..................................................................... 17

[ (Metronome/Rhythm)] Button ....................... 17

MIDI ................................................................................ 30

Transmitting a performance .................................. 32

MIDI Channel ................................................................ 32

MIDI Devices ................................................................. 30

MIDI In Connector ........................................................ 30

MIDI Out Connector ..................................................... 30

Music Stand .................................................................... 10

Panel Lock ...................................................................... 26

Pedal ................................................................................ 10

Playback .......................................................................... 13

Each Hand ................................................................ 14

Power .............................................................................. 12

[Power] Switch ............................................................... 12

Record ............................................................................. 21

Along with a Song ................................................... 23

Along with the Rhythm .......................................... 22

Each Hand ................................................................ 24

Erasing Performances ............................................. 25

New Song .................................................................. 21

Reference Pitch .............................................................. 27

[Reverb] Button .............................................................. 17

Reverb Effect .................................................................. 17

Changing the Depth of the Reverb ....................... 28

Rhythm ........................................................................... 20

Soft Pedal ........................................................................ 10

[Song] Button ................................................................. 13

Speaker Cable ................................................................... 7

Tempo ............................................................................. 18

Tempo Setting Sheet ....................................................... 8

Tone ................................................................................. 15

Tone Button .................................................................... 15

Touch Sensitivity ........................................................... 26

Track button ................................................................... 14

[Track] Button ................................................................ 14

Transmitting a performance ........................................ 32

Transpose ........................................................................ 27

Tuning ............................................................................. 27

[Variation] Button .......................................................... 15

Volume

Metronome/Rhythm ............................................... 19

Overall ....................................................................... 12

[Volume] Knob .............................................................. 12

Omni On/Off ................................................................. 31

Output Jacks ................................................................... 29

MEMO

Information

When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.

AFRICA

EGYPT

Al Fanny Trading Office

9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: 20-2-417-1828

REUNION

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SOUTH AFRICA

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P.O.Box 32918, Braamfontein 2017 Johannesbourg, SOUTH AFRICA TEL: (011) 403 4105

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17 Werdmuller Centre, Main Road, Claremont 7708 SOUTH AFRICA

P.O.BOX 23032, Claremont 7735, SOUTH AFRICA TEL: (021) 674 4030

ASIA

CHINA

Roland Shanghai Electronics Co.,Ltd.

5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road Shanghai, CHINA TEL: (021) 5580-0800

Roland Shanghai Electronics Co.,Ltd.

(BEIJING OFFICE)

10F. No.18 Anhuaxili Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHINA TEL: (010) 6426-5050

HONG KONG

Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd. Service Division

22-32 Pun Shan Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, HONG KONG TEL: 2415 0911

INDIA

Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.

409, Nirman Kendra Mahalaxmi Flats Compound Off. Dr. Edwin Moses Road, Mumbai-400011, INDIA TEL: (022) 2493 9051

INDONESIA

PT Citra IntiRama

J1. Cideng Timur No. 15J-150 Jakarta Pusat INDONESIA TEL: (021) 6324170

KOREA

Cosmos Corporation

1461-9, Seocho-Dong, Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA TEL: (02) 3486-8855

MALAYSIA

BENTLEY MUSIC SDN BHD

140 & 142, Jalan Bukit Bintang 55100 Kuala Lumpur,MALAYSIA TEL: (03) 2144-3333

PHILIPPINES

G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.

339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue Makati, Metro Manila 1200, PHILIPPINES TEL: (02) 899 9801

SINGAPORE

Swee Lee Company

150 Sims Drive, SINGAPORE 387381 TEL: 6846-3676

CRISTOFORI MUSIC PTE LTD

Blk 3014, Bedok Industrial Park E, #02-2148, SINGAPORE 489980 TEL: 6243-9555

TAIWAN

ROLAND TAIWAN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

Room 5, 9fl. No. 112 Chung Shan N.Road Sec.2, Taipei, TAIWAN, R.O.C. TEL: (02) 2561 3339

THAILAND

Theera Music Co. , Ltd.

330 Verng NakornKasem, Soi 2,

Bangkok 10100, THAILAND

TEL: (02) 2248821

VIETNAM

Saigon Music

138 Tran Quang Khai St., District 1 Ho Chi Minh City VIETNAM TEL: (08) 844-4068

AUSTRALIA/ NEW ZEALAND

AUSTRALIA

Roland Corporation Australia Pty., Ltd.

38 Campbell Avenue Dee Why West. NSW 2099 AUSTRALIA TEL: (02) 9982 8266

NEW ZEALAND

Roland Corporation Ltd.

32 Shaddock Street, Mount Eden, Auckland, NEW ZEALAND TEL: (09) 3098 715

CENTRAL/LATIN AMERICA

ARGENTINA

Instrumentos Musicales S.A.

Av.Santa Fe 2055 (1123) Buenos Aires ARGENTINA TEL: (011) 4508-2700

BRAZIL

Roland Brasil Ltda

Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B Parque Industrial San Jose Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL TEL: (011) 4615 5666

COSTA RICA

JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos Musicales

Ave.1. Calle 11, Apartado 10237, San Jose, COSTA RICA TEL: 258-0211

CHILE

Comercial Fancy S.A.

Rut.: 96.919.420-1 Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor Santiago - Centro, CHILE TEL: (02) 688-9540

EL SALVADOR

OMNI MUSIC

75 Avenida Norte y Final Alameda Juan Pablo , Edificio No.4010 San Salvador, EL SALVADOR TEL: 262-0788

MEXICO

Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v.

Av. Toluca No. 323, Col. Olivar de los Padres 01780 Mexico D.F. MEXICO TEL: (55) 5668-6699

PANAMA

SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A.

Boulevard Andrews, Albrook, Panama City, REP. DE PANAMA TEL: 315-0101

PARAGUAY

Distribuidora De Instrumentos Musicales

J.E. Olear y ESQ. Manduvira Asuncion PARAGUAY TEL: (021) 492-124

URUGUAY

Todo Musica S.A.

Francisco Acuna de Figueroa 1771 C.P.: 11.800 Montevideo, URUGUAY TEL: (02) 924-2335

VENEZUELA

Musicland Digital C.A.

Av. Francisco de Miranda, Centro Parque de Cristal, Nivel C2 Local 20 Caracas VENEZUELA TEL: (212) 285-8586

EUROPE

AUSTRIA

Roland Austria GES.M.B.H.

Siemensstrasse 4, P.O. Box 74, A-6063 RUM, AUSTRIA TEL: (0512) 26 44 260

BELGIUM/HOLLAND/ LUXEMBOURG

Roland Benelux N. V.

Houtstraat 3, B-2260, Oevel (Westerlo) BELGIUM TEL: (014) 575811

DENMARK

Roland Scandinavia A/S

Nordhavnsvej 7, Postbox 880, DK-2100 Copenhagen DENMARK TEL: 3916 6200

FRANCE

Roland France SA

4, Rue Paul Henri SPAAK, Parc de l'Esplanade, F 77 462 St. Thibault, Lagny Cedex FRANCE TEL: 01 600 73 500

FINLAND

Roland Scandinavia As, Filial Finland

Elannontie 5 FIN-01510 Vantaa, FINLAND TEL: (0)9 68 24 020

GERMANY

Roland Elektronische Musikinstrumente HmbH.

Oststrasse 96, 22844 Norderstedt, GERMANY TEL: (040) 52 60090

GREECE

STOLLAS S.A. Music Sound Light

155, New National Road Patras 26442, GREECE TEL: 2610 435400

HUNGARY

Roland East Europe Ltd.

Warehouse Area ‘DEPO’ Pf.83 H-2046 Torokbalint, HUNGARY TEL: (23) 511011

IRELAND

Roland Ireland

Audio House, Belmont Court, Donnybrook, Dublin 4. Republic of IRELAND TEL: (01) 2603501

ITALY

Roland Italy S. p. A.

Viale delle Industrie 8, 20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY TEL: (02) 937-78300

NORWAY

Roland Scandinavia Avd. Kontor Norge

Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95 Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo NORWAY TEL: 2273 0074

POLAND

P. P. H. Brzostowicz

UL. Gibraltarska 4. PL-03664 Warszawa POLAND TEL: (022) 679 44 19

PORTUGAL

Tecnologias Musica e Audio, Roland Portugal, S.A.

Cais Das Pedras, 8/9-1 Dto 4050-465 PORTO PORTUGAL TEL: (022) 608 00 60

ROMANIA

FBS LINES

Piata Libertatii 1, RO-4200 Gheorghehi TEL: (095) 169-5043

RUSSIA

MuTek

3-Bogatyrskaya Str. 1.k.l 107 564 Moscow, RUSSIA TEL: (095) 169 5043

SPAIN

Roland Electronics de España, S. A.

Calle Bolivia 239, 08020 Barcelona, SPAIN TEL: (93) 308 1000

SWEDEN

Roland Scandinavia A/S SWEDISH SALES OFFICE

Danvik Center 28, 2 tr. S-131 30 Nacka SWEDEN TEL: (0)8 702 00 20

SWITZERLAND

Roland (Switzerland) AG

Landstrasse 5, Postfach, CH-4452 Itingen, SWITZERLAND TEL: (061) 927-8383

UKRAINE

TIC-TAC

Mira Str. 19/108 P.O. Box 180 295400 Munkachevo, UKRAINE TEL: (03131) 414-40

UNITED KINGDOM

Roland (U.K.) Ltd.

Atlantic Close, Swansea Enterprise Park, SWANSEA SA7 9FJ, UNITED KINGDOM TEL: (01792) 702701

MIDDLE EAST

BAHRAIN

Moon Stores

No.16, Bab Al Bahrain Avenue, P.O.Box 247, Manama 304, State of BAHRAIN TEL: 211 005

CYPRUS

Radex Sound Equipment Ltd.

17, Diagorou Street, Nicosia, CYPRUS TEL: (022) 66-9426

IRAN

MOCO, INC.

No.41 Nike St., Dr.Shariyati Ave., Roberoye Cerahe Mirdamad Tehran, IRAN TEL: (021) 285-4169

ISRAEL

Halilit P. Greenspoon &

Sons Ltd.

8 Retzif Ha'aliya Hashnya St. Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL

TEL: (03) 6823666

JORDAN

AMMAN Trading Agency

245 Prince Mohammad St., Amman 1118, JORDAN TEL: (06) 464-1200

KUWAIT

Easa Husain Al Yousifi Est.

Abdullah Salem Street, Safat, KUWAIT TEL: 243-6399

LEBANON

Chahine S.A.L.

Gerge Zeidan St., Chahine Bldg., Achrafieh, P.O.Box: 16-5857 Beirut, LEBANON TEL: (01) 20-1441

QATAR

Al Emadi Co. (Badie Studio & Stores)

P.O. Box 62, Doha, QATAR TEL: 4423-554

SAUDI ARABIA

aDawliah Universal Electronics APL

Corniche Road, Aldossary Bldg., 1st Floor, Alkhobar, SAUDI ARABIA

P.O.Box 2154, Alkhobar 31952 SAUDI ARABIA TEL: (03) 898 2081

SYRIA

Technical Light & Sound Center

Khaled Ebn Al Walid St. Bldg. No. 47, P.O.BOX 13520, Damascus, SYRIA TEL: (011) 223-5384

TURKEY

Barkat muzik aletleri ithalat ve ihracat Ltd Sti

Siraselviler Caddesi Siraselviler Pasaji No:74/20 Taksim - Istanbul, TURKEY TEL: (0212) 2499324

U.A.E.

Zak Electronics & Musical Instruments Co. L.L.C.

Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg., No. 14, Grand Floor, Dubai, U.A.E. TEL: (04) 3360715

NORTH AMERICA

CANADA

Roland Canada Music Ltd. (Head Office)

5480 Parkwood Way Richmond B. C., V6V 2M4 CANADA TEL: (604) 270 6626

Roland Canada Music Ltd. (Toronto Office)

170 Admiral Boulevard Mississauga On L5T 2N6 CANADA TEL: (905) 362 9707

U. S. A.

Roland Corporation U.S.

5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938, U. S. A. TEL: (323) 890 3700

As of April 1, 2003 (Roland)

For EU Countries

This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.

For Canada

NOTICE

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

AVIS

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

This owner’s manual is printed on recycled paper.

02901323 ’03-9-7N

Roland F-100 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

IMPORTANT NOTES

Introduction

Main Features

Checking the Included Items

Assembling the F-100

Check the Parts

Assembly Procedure

Panel Descriptions

Applying the Tempo Setting Sheet

Contents

Before You Play

Connecting the AC Adaptor

Installing the Music Stand

Connecting Pedals

Assembling the Lid

Installing the Lid Holders

Turning On the Power

Adjusting the Volume

Connecting Headphones (Sold Separately)

Turning Off the Power

Listening to the Internal Songs

Playing/Stopping the Internal Songs

Selecting a Song for Playback

Playing Each Hand Separately

Playing the Keyboard

Selecting the Instrument Sound You Wish to Play

Layering Two Instrument Sounds (Dual Play)

Sounding the Metronome

Changing the Tempo

Changing the Beat

Adjusting the Volume

Playing Rhythm

Recording Your Performance

Recording a Performance

Recording Along with the Rhythm

Recording Along with a Song

Selecting and Recording the Track for Each Hand Separately

Erasing Recorded Performances

Erasing a performance from the specified track

Erasing a song

Some Handy Functions

Changing the Keyboard’s Touch

Disabling Buttons (Panel Lock)

Transposing without Changing Your Keyboard Fingering (Key Transpose)

Adjusting the Pitch of the Sound (Master Tuning)

Lowering/ raising the Reference Pitch

Changing the Volume Balance in Dual Play

Changing the Depth of the Reverb

Checking the depth of the Reverb Effect

Connecting to Audio Equipment

About the Jacks

Making the Connections

Listening to the sound of an audio device through the speakers of the F-100

Connecting to MIDI Devices

About the MIDI Connectors

Making the Connections

Disconnecting the F-100’s keyboard and internal sound generator (Local On/Off)

Switching Local On/Off

Receiving on all MIDI channels (Omni On/Off)

Switching Omni On/Off

Set the MIDI Channel

Transmitting a performance you recorded

Troubleshooting

Internal Song List

MIDI Implementati on

Main Specifications

Functions Assigned to the Keyboard

Functions for Metronome/Rhythm

Other Functions

Index

Information