Roland F-120 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

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Look What You Can Do!

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Play the Piano

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Play using various sounds

This unit contains a wide variety of tones (sounds). You can freely select and perform using these tones.

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Sound a metronome

You can sound a metronome.

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Play duets

You can divide the keyboard into left and right halves, playing it as though it were two pianos.

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Play and Record Songs

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Play the built-in songs

This unit contains numerous built-in songs. For the song titles, refer to “Internal Song List” (p. 19).

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Play back individual parts

You can practice along with a song while listening to only the right-hand or left-hand part play back.

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Record your performance

You can record your own performances.

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Personalize Your Piano

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Adjust the keyboard touch

You can adjust the touch sensitivity of the keyboard to match your own playing style.

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Add reverberation

You can add reverberation (reverb) to create the sensation of performing in a concert hall.

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Adjust the brightness

You can adjust the tone quality of the sound, ranging from a brilliant timbre to a mellow tone.

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Shift the keyboard pitch

You can use the Transpose function to transpose the keyboard in semitone steps.

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Look What You Can Do! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Before You Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Opening/Closing the Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Turning the Power On/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Performing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Selecting Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Using the Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Changing the Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Changing the Beat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Dividing the Keyboard in Two (Twin Piano) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Adjusting the Keyboard Sensitivity and the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Adjusting the Keyboard Sensitivity (Key Touch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adding Reverberation to Sounds (Reverb Eect) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the Brilliance of the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Playing Back Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Playing Parts (Left/Right Hand) Separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Sounding a Count Before Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Various Settings (Function Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Basic Operation in Function Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Saving the Settings (Memory Backup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Function Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Changing the Key of the Keyboard (Transpose) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Matching the Pitch with Other Instruments (Master Tuning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Controlling Video Equipment (Visual Control Mode/Channel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

MIDI Transmit Channel Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Preventing Double Notes when Working with a Sequencer (Local Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Making the Power Automatically Turn O After a Time (Auto O ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Restoring the Settings to the Factory Condition (Factory Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Message List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Main Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Tone List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Internal Song List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Assembling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 20) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 21). These sections provide 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.

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Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

Piano [Grand], [Ensemble] buttons

Use these buttons to select tones (p. 7) or adjust the manner in which they are sounded (p. 9).

To select a grand piano Press the [Grand] button.

To select various piano tones Press the [Ensemble] button.

To select other tones

Press [Grand] or [Ensemble] button, and then press the [–] [+] buttons.

[Volume] knob

This adjusts the volume.

[Key Touch] button

This changes the touch sensitivity of the keyboard (p. 9).

To adjust the touch sensitivity

To select the standard touch sensitivity

Hold down the [Key Touch] button and press the [–] [+] buttons.

Turn o the [Key Touch] button.

[Power] switch

This turns the power on/o (p. 6).

* With the factory settings, the unit’s

power will automatically be switched o 240 minutes (4 hours) after you stop playing or operating the unit.

If the unit’s power has been turned o automatically, you can use the [Power] switch to turn the unit back on again. If you don’t want the power to turn o automatically, change the “Auto O” setting to “OFF” as described on “Making the Power Automatically Turn O After a Time (Auto O )” (p. 15).

To adjust the reverberation

To adjust the brightness

Hold down the [Grand] button and press the [–] [+] buttons.

Hold down the [Ensemble] button and press the [–] [+] buttons.

[Twin Piano] button

This divides the keyboard into left and right sections so that two people can play the same range of pitches (p. 8).

To enable Twin Piano mode Turn on the [Twin Piano] button.

To change how the sound is heard (in Twin Piano mode)

Hold down the [Twin Piano] button and press the [–] [+] buttons.

Rear side

Damper Pedal

Use this pedal to sustain the sound. While this pedal is held down, notes will be sustained for an extended time even if you release your ngers from the keyboard. The length of the sustain will change subtly depending on how deeply you press the pedal. On an acoustic piano, holding down the damper pedal will cause the strings for notes other than the ones you actually play to vibrate in sympathy with what you’ve played, producing a rich resonance. This unit simulates this sympathetic vibration (damper resonance).

Sostenuto Pedal

This pedal sustains only the notes of the keys that were already pressed when you pressed the pedal.

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. The softness of the tone can be varied subtly by the depth to which you press the pedal.

Panel Descriptions

Display

This indicates the tone number, song number, measure number, tempo, selected function, or value.

Tone number

Grand piano

Various piano tones

Other

GP1

En1

o 1

[–] [+] buttons

Use these buttons to select tone variations or songs, or to edit various settings. To make the value increase quickly, hold down the [+] button and press the [–] button. Conversely, to make the value decrease quickly, hold down the [–] button and press the [+] button.

Song number

Tempo

[Song] button

Use this button to play (p. 10) or record (p. 11) songs.

To play/stop a song Press the [Song] button.

To select a song

Internal song

User

[Metronome] button

This sounds the metronome (p. 7).

To sound the metronome Turn on the [Metronome] button.

a.01

To change the tempo

U.01

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With the display showing the song number (the song stopped), press the [–] [+] buttons.

To change the time signature

Turn on the [Metronome] button to display the tempo, and then press the [–] [+] buttons.

Hold down the [Metronome] button and press the [–] [+] buttons.

To fast-forward/ fast-reverse

To play songs consecutively

To play back with the right-hand part muted

To play back with the left-hand part muted

To record

With the display showing the measure number (the song playing), press the [–] [+] buttons.

Hold down the Piano [Ensemble] button and press the [Song] button.

Hold down the [Song] button and press the [+] button to switch it on/o.

Hold down the [Song] button and press the [–] button to switch it on/o.

First, hold down the [Metronome] button and press the [Song] button; then press the [Song] button.

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Rear Panel Connections

Input jack

If you use a cord with a stereo mini-plug to connect a audio player or similar device, the sound of the connected device will be heard through this unit. Use the controls of the connected device (audio player) to adjust the volume.

MIDI connectors

For connecting MIDI device (p. 14).

* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn o the power on all devices before making any connections.

Headphone jacks

Since this unit has two headphone jacks, two people can also use headphones simultaneously. If you’re using only one set of headphones, you may connect them to either of the two headphone jacks.

Output jacks

If you connect these jacks to amplied speakers, the sound of this unit will be heard through them.

DC In jack

Connect the included AC adaptor here (p. 22).

Pedal connector

Connect the pedal cord of the dedicated stand here (p. 22).

Whenever you are not using the headphones, you can hang them on the headphone hook.

Don’t forget to remove your headphone adaptor plug!

If you leave a headphone adaptor plug inserted in the headphone jack, no sound will be heard from the piano. If you don’t hear sound from the piano, check the headphone jacks.

* Do not hang anything other than headphones on the headphone hook. Do not apply undue force to the hook. Otherwise, you risk damaging the hook.

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Before You Play

Opening/Closing the Lid

First, open the lid. You must use both hands to open or close the lid.

Opening the Lid

1. Use both hands to lift the edge of the lid, and push it away

from yourself.

Edge of lid

2. Push the lid away from yourself until it stops.

Closing the Lid

3. Grasp and gently lower the edge of the lid with both

hands.

Turning the Power On/O

Once the connections have been completed (p. 22), turn on power to your various devices in the order specied. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

Turning the Power On

1. Turn the [Volume] knob all the way toward the left to

minimize the volume.

2. Turn the [Power] switch ON.

NOTE!

• When opening and closing the lid, be careful not to let your ngers get caught. If small children will be using the piano, adult supervision should be provided.

• If you need to move the piano, make sure the lid is closed rst to prevent accidents.

When opening or closing the lid, take care not to pinch your ngers between the folding sections.

It is dangerous to close the lid by pressing it from above, since you risk pinching your ngers between the sections of the lid.

Opening the lid by pushing it may cause this unit to fall over. You must grasp the edge of the lid when opening or closing it.

After a brief interval, you’ll be able to produce sounds by playing the keyboard.

3. Use the [Volume] knob to adjust the volume.

* 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.

* Before switching the power on/o, always be sure to turn the

volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the power on/o. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

Turning the Power O

1. Turn the [Volume] knob all the way toward the left to

minimize the volume.

2. Turn the [Power] switch OFF.

If you don’t want the power to turn o automatically, turn the “Auto O” setting o !

With the factory settings, the unit’s power will automatically be switched o 240 minutes (4 hours) after you stop playing or operating the unit.

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Performing

Selecting Tones

This unit contains numerous tones (sounds). The tones are organized into two groups. The Piano [Grand] button is for the grand piano tone group, and the [Ensemble] button is for group of the piano combined with other tones such as strings or bass.

The Tone “Grand Piano 1” ( power is turned on.

1. Press the Piano [Grand] or [Ensemble] button to select a

tone group.

2. Press the [–] [+] buttons to select the desired tone

variation from within the tone group.

The display shows the tone number.

Button Display Explanation

A splendid concert grand piano sound. This is the most highly recommended tone; it can be used for any style of music.

A more mellow grand piano sound. Appropriate for quiet songs.

A brilliant grand piano sound. Appropriate when you want the piano to stand out in the band.

A honky-tonk piano. Ideal for ragtime.

Piano [Grand] button

GP1

GP2

GP3

GP4

GP 1) is selected when the instrument’s

Using the Metronome

You can perform while the metronome sounds. You can adjust the tempo or beat of the metronome.

If a song is playing, the metronome will sound at the tempo and beat of that song.

1. Press the [Metronome] button so it’s lit.

The metronome will begin sounding and the currently selected tempo value will be displayed.

The [Metronome] button will blink in synchronization with the time signature and tempo of the selected song.

To stop the metronome, press the [Metronome] button once again.

Changing the Tempo

1. Press the [Metronome] button to get the display to

indicate the current tempo.

2. Press the [–] [+] buttons to adjust the tempo.

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Piano [Ensemble] button

En1

En2

En3

En4

o 1

o22

GP1 layered with strings.

GP1 layered with choir.

GP1 layered with bell.

The low range plays a bass and ride cymbal, and the mid and high ranges play the GP1. Ideal for performing a “piano trio” by yourself.

These are various tones other than piano.

Reference

For details, refer to “Tone List” (p. 18).

Changing the Beat

1. Hold down the [Metronome] button and press the [–] [+]

buttons to select the beat.

Display Beat Display Beat

2/2

2.2

Only weak beats will be

0.4

sounded.

2/4

2.4

3/4

3.4

4/4 (default)

4.4

5/4

5.4

12.8

6.4

7.4

3.8

6.8

9.8

6/4

7/4

3/8

6/8

9/8

12/8

Performing

Dividing the Keyboard in Two (Twin Piano)

You can divide the keyboard into left and right sections so that two people can play the same pitch ranges. This function lets you use the unit as though it were two pianos.

1. Press the [Twin Piano] button so it’s lit.

Twin Piano will turn on, and the following settings will be applied.

• The keyboard will be divided into left and right sections, with “middle C” located in the center of each section.

• The left and right sections will have the same tone (Grand Piano

1).

• The right pedal (damper pedal) will be the damper pedal for the right section, and the left pedal (soft pedal) will be the damper pedal for the left section.

* Twin Piano will be cancelled if you choose a tone other than

Grand Piano 1 (GP1).

Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock)

When you activate Panel Lock, all buttons will be disabled. This prevents the tones or settings from being changed if you inadvertently press a button.

1. Hold down the [Song] button and press the [Key Touch]

button.

Panel Lock will be activated. All buttons will be disabled. The display will show the following.

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Canceling the Panel Lock function

Once again hold down the [Song] button and press the [Key Touch] button.

Canceling Twin Piano

Press the [Twin Piano] button once again so its light goes out.

Choosing how Twin Piano will sound (Twin Piano Mode)

You can choose one of the following ways in which the sound will be heard.

1. Hold down the [Twin Piano] button and use the [+] [–]

buttons to select the Twin Piano mode.

Value Explanation

The sound will be heard from the right as you play toward

the right of the keyboard, and from the left as you play toward the left.

Notes played in the right area will be heard from the right speaker, and notes played in the left area will be heard from the left speaker.

If you’re using headphones, the sound of the right-side section will be heard in the right ear, and the sound of the left-side section will be heard in the left ear.

MEMO

Panel Lock will be cancelled when you turn o the power.

MEMO

When the power is turned o, this unit’s settings will return to their default state. However, you can save this setting so that it will still be available the next time the power is turned on. To save the setting, proceed as described in “Saving the Settings (Memory Backup)” (p. 12).

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Adjusting the Keyboard Sensitivity and the Sound

Adjusting the Keyboard Sensitivity (Key Touch)

Here’s how to change the way in which the sound responds to your keyboard dynamics. You can adjust the response as appropriate for your playing strength.

1. Press the [Key Touch] button so it’s lit.

Now you can adjust the key touch.

[Key Touch] button Explanation

The key touch setting will be set to “medium.”

OFF (unlit)

ON (lit)

2. Hold down the [Key Touch] button and press the [–] [+]

buttons to adjust the keyboard touch.

Display/Value Explanation

Fixed

Super Light

Light

Medium

Heavy

Super Heavy

This sets the standard keyboard touch. You can play with the most natural touch. This is the closest to the touch of an acoustic piano.

The key touch setting you selected in step 2 will be applied.

The sound plays at one set volume, regardless of the force used to play the keys.

This setting produces the lightest keyboard touch.

You can achieve fortissimo ( ) play with a less forceful touch than “medium,” so the keyboard feels lighter. This setting makes it easy to play, even for children.

This sets the standard keyboard touch. You can play with the most natural touch. This is the closest to the touch of an acoustic piano.

You have to nger the keyboard more forcefully than “medium” in order to play fortissimo (), so the keyboard touch feels heavier. Dynamic ngering adds even more feeling to what you play.

This setting produces the heaviest keyboard touch.

Adding Reverberation to Sounds (Reverb Eect)

You can apply a reverb eect to the notes you play on the keyboard. With the reverb eect, you obtain a pleasant reverberation, making it sound as if you were performing in a concert hall or similar space.

1. Hold down the Piano [Grand] button and press the [–] [+]

buttons to adjust the depth for the reverb eect.

Value Explanation

OFF

1 – 1 0

(default:

MEMO

Reverb will not be applied.

Adjust the reverb depth over ten levels. Higher values produce deeper reverb.

Adjusting the Brilliance of the Sound

Here’s how to adjust the brilliance of the sound.

1. Hold down the Piano [Ensemble] button and press the [–]

[+] buttons to adjust the brightness of the sound.

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MEMO

Value Explanation

-1 0 – 0 – 10

(default: 0)

MEMO

Adjust the brilliance of the sound. Positive (+) settings brighten the tone, and negative (–) settings make it more mellow.

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Playing Back Songs

Let’s try listening to the internal songs and the songs recorded in internal memory. For the titles of the internal songs, refer to “Internal Song List” (p. 19).

Play back a song

1. Press the [Song] button so it’s lit.

The song will begin playing. When the song has nished playing to the end, it will stop.

During playback, the display will indicate the currently playing measure of the song.

Measure number and

2. 1.

dot shown

Fast-forward or fast-reverse the song

1. While the song is playing, press the [–] [+] buttons.

This allows you to fast-forward or fast-reverse the song. The measure indication in the display will increase or decrease each time you press the button. By holding down a button, you can rapidly increase or decrease the measure number.

Play songs consecutively

1. Hold down the Piano [Ensemble] button and press the

[Song] button.

The songs will be played back successively. When the currently playing song ends, the next song will play.

Playing Parts (Left/Right Hand) Separately

You can select and play back the parts (left-hand or right-hand) separately. This is a convenient way to practice by playing along with a song one hand at a time.

1. Hold down the [Song] button and press the [–] [+] buttons

to select the part that you want to play back.

Button Lit/Unlit Explanation

[–] button (left-hand part)

[+] button (right-hand part)

* This setting will be cancelled if you select another song.

MEMO

The parts (left-hand / right-hand) are indicated as follows for the internal songs (a, b, c) and the songs you’ve recorded (U).

Lit Left-hand part will sound

Unlit

Lit Right-hand part will sound

Unlit

Left-hand part is muted (or contains no performance data)

Right-hand part is muted (or contains no performance data)

Stop the song

1. Press the [Song] button so its light goes out.

The song will stop.

Select a song

While the song is stopped, the display will indicate the song number.

• Song numbers beginning with “a, b, c” are internal

a.01

songs.

• Song numbers beginning with “ recorded in internal memory.

U” are songs you’ve

1. When the song number is displayed, press the [–] [+]

buttons.

This allows you to select a song. If you’ve stopped in the middle of a song, you can press the [–] button to return to the beginning of the song.

Recorded songs Internal songs

a.01 c.20U.10U.01

* The songs in internal memory (U. 01 – U .10 ) will not be shown if

they have not been recorded.

* For the titles of the internal songs, refer to “Internal Song List”

(p. 19).

Songs Left-Hand Part Right-Hand Part

Internal Songs (a, b, c) Left-hand part Right-hand part

Twin Piano (p. 8) Left-hand piano Right-hand piano

Recorded Songs (U)

Split Tones (p. 18) Left-hand tone Right-hand tone

Others

No performance data

All parts (both hands)

Sounding a Count Before Playback

If you’re playing along with a song, it will be easier to synchronize your playing with the song if a count is sounded before playback begins.

1. Press the [Metronome] button to turn on the metronome

(p. 7).

2. Press the [Song] button to play back the song.

A two-measure count will sound before the song plays.

During the count, measure numbers “ in the display.

-2 ” and then “-1” will appear

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Recording

You can record your performances. You can play back a performance you have recorded to check what

and how you played, and play melodies on the keyboard along with prerecorded accompaniment.

Getting ready to record

1. Select the tone that you want to play (p. 7).

2. Sound the metronome if desired.

Press the [Metronome] button. While the metronome is sounding, specify the tempo and time

signature of the song (p. 7).

If you don’t want a count to sound before recording

Recording will start automatically if you play the keyboard while in recording-standby mode.

Stopping recording

6. Press the [Song] button.

Recording will stop. The song will automatically be saved when you stop recording.

* While the song is being saved, an animation of a rotating “

symbol will appear in the display for several seconds. Do not

turn o the power during this time. Doing so might cause the saved song to be lost.

When saving has been completed, the [Song] button will go out.

Listening to the recorded song

o”

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Entering recording-standby mode

3. Hold down the [Metronome] button and press the [Song]

button.

The [Song] button will blink; the unit will enter recording-standby mode.

MEMO

If you decide not to record (i.e., if you want to exit recordingstandby mode), hold down the [Metronome] button once again and press the [Song] button.

Selecting the song number to record

4. Press the [–] [+] buttons to select the song number (u0 1–

u1 0) that you want to record.

A song with no recorded data (empty song)

u01

U.01

• Song number shown with lowercase “

• No dot shown

A song with recorded data

• Song number shown with uppercase “

• Dot shown

After recording, you can press the [Song] button to immediately play back the recorded song. For details on song playback methods, refer to “Playing Back Songs” (p. 10).

If you want to re-do the recording

You can repeat the procedure from step 1 on this page to re-record at the same song number.

If you want to erase the recorded song

You can erase a song by recording an empty song as follows.

• Repeat the procedure from step 3 on this page.

• In step 4 of the procedure, select the song number that you want to erase.

• In step 5, press the [Song] button to hear the twomeasure count, and then press the [Song] button without playing the keyboard.

A song containing no notes will be recorded; the song has

u”

U”

been erased.

NOTE!

If you select a song that already contains data (song number with an uppercase “U”) and record, the previously recorded data will be lost.

Starting recording

5. Press the [Song] button.

A two-measure count will sound, and then recording will start.

During the count, measure numbers “ in the display.

-2 ” and then “-1” will appear

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Various Settings (Function Mode)

Function mode lets you make various settings for this unit.

Saving the Settings (Memory

Basic Operation in Function Mode

Here’s the basic procedure for making settings in Function mode.

1. Hold down the [Key Touch] button and press the [Twin

Piano] button.

The display will indicate “F0 1” (or F02 – F0 8); the unit is now in Function mode.

2. Press the [–] [+] buttons to select the function setting (F01

– F0 8) that you want to change.

Reference

For details on each function setting ( “Function Settings” (p. 13).

3. Press the [Metronome] button.

This conrms the function setting that you want to edit; the display will indicate the value of that setting.

F0 1 – F 08), refer to

Backup)

When this unit’s power is turned o, it will return to its default settings. However, if desired, you can save the following settings so that they will be remembered even after the power is o. This is called the “Memory Backup” function.

Settings saved by Memory Backup Page

Key Touch p. 9

Twin Piano Mode p. 8

Reverb p. 9

Brilliance p. 9

Master Tuning p. 13

1. Hold down the [Key Touch] button and press the [Twin

Piano] button.

The display will indicate “F0 1” (or F02 – F0 8); the unit is now in Function mode.

2. Press the [+] button a number of times until “F08” is

shown in the display.

3. Press the [Metronome] button.

The display will indicate “Su r” (Sure?), and the [–] button and [+] button will blink.

If you decide not to save the settings, press the [–] button.

4. Press the [–] [+] buttons to edit the value of the setting.

Reference

For details on the values of each function, refer to “Function Settings” (p. 13).

MEMO

By pressing the [Metronome] button you can return to the function setting screen (

function settings, repeat steps 2–4.

F0 1 – F 08). If you want to edit other

5. Press the [Key Touch] button or the [Twin Piano] button to

exit Function mode.

4. To save the settings, press the [+] button.

When the memory backup has been completed, the display will indicate “F08 .”

5. Press the [Key Touch] button or the [Twin Piano] button to

exit Function mode.

Function Settings

Display Function Setting Value Explanation

-6 – 0 – 5 (semitone

F01

F02

Transpose

Master Tuning

steps)

(default:

15 .3 – 40. 0 – 66 .2

(415.3 Hz–440.0 Hz–

466.2 Hz)

40 .0 )

(default:

Various Settings (Function Mode)

Changing the Key of the Keyboard (Transpose)

You can use the Transpose function to transpose the keyboard in semitone steps.

For example, if a song is in the key of E major, and you want to play it with the ngering of C major, set Transpose to a value of “4”.

If you play C E G g It will sound E G B

Matching the Pitch with Other Instruments (Master Tuning)

When playing ensemble with other instruments and in other such instances, you can match the standard pitch to another instrument.

The standard pitch generally refers to the pitch of the note that’s played when you nger the middle A key. For a cleaner ensemble sound while performing with one or more other instruments, ensure that each instrument’s standard pitch is in tune with that of the other instruments.

In the display, the last two digits of the whole number and the digit to the right of the decimal point are indicated. “440.0 Hz” is indicated in the gure above.

MEMO

You can save this setting so that it will still be available the next time the power is turned on. To save the setting, proceed as described in “Saving the Settings (Memory Backup)” (p. 12).

40.0

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Controlling Video Equipment (Visual Control Mode/Channel)

Visual Control is a function that lets you control images along with your performance. If you’ve set

F03

F04

Visual Control Mode

Visual Control Channel

OF F (default)

1 (

MIDI Visual Control

2 (V-LINK)

1 – 1 6 (default: 1 0)

What is MIDI Visual Control?

MIDI Visual Control is an internationally-used recommended practice that was added to the MIDI specication so that visual expression could be linked with musical performance. Video equipment that is compatible with MIDI Visual Control can be connected to electronic musical instruments via MIDI in order to control video equipment in tandem with a performance.

What is V-LINK?

V-LINK is Roland’s proprietary specication that allows visual expression to be linked with musical performance. Video equipment that is

compatible with V-LINK can be connected to electronic musical instruments via their MIDI ports, making it easy to enjoy a variety of visual eects that are linked with the performance.

Connection Examples

Connect a MIDI cable from this unit’s MIDI Out connector (p. 5) to the MIDI In connector of your Visual Control compatible device.

* You’ll need a MIDI cable (sold separately) in order to connect this unit to a device that supports Visual Control.

Visual Control mode to 1 (MIDI Visual Control) or 2 (V-LINK), playing the keyboard of this unit will control the images produced by the Visual Control device connected to this unit using a MIDI cable.

* By holding down the [Key Touch] button and pressing the Piano [Ensemble] button, you can

switch this setting between “OFF” and “1”.

Visual Control is o.

MIDI Visual Control mode is selected.

)

V-LINK mode is selected.

Species the MIDI channel used to transmit MIDI messages to the Visual Control device.

Visual Control Function Chart

Playing the lowest 12 keys of this unit (A0–G#1) will transmit the following MIDI messages.

Visual Control function Transmitted MIDI message

Switch images

CC 0 (Bank Select): 0–4 Play black keys

Program Change: 1–7 Play white keys

This unit’s operation

MIDI Out connector

MIDI In connector

Visual Control compatible video equipment

Various Settings (Function Mode)

Display Function Setting Value Explanation

F05

F06

MIDI Transmit Channel

Local Control

OF F, 1 – 16

(default:

On (default)

OF F

MIDI Transmit Channel Settings

This setting species the MIDI channel on which this unit will transmit. MIDI uses sixteen “MIDI channels,” which are numbered 1 through 16. By connecting MIDI devices

and specifying the appropriate MIDI channel for each device, you can play or select sounds on those devices. This unit will receive all sixteen channels (1–16).

Preventing Double Notes when Working with a Sequencer (Local Control)

When you have a MIDI sequencer connected, set this parameter to Local O.

Since most sequencers have their Thru function turned on, notes you play on the keyboard may be sounded in duplicate, or get dropped. To prevent this, you can enable the “Local O” setting so that the keyboard and internal sound generator will be disconnected.

Local Control is on. The keyboard and internal sound generator are connected.

Local Control is o. The keyboard and internal sound generator are disconnected. Playing the keyboard will not

produce sound.

Local Control

Sound Generator

MIDI In

MIDI Out

MIDI

Sequencer

F07

F08

Auto O Refer to “Making the Power Automatically Turn O After a Time (Auto O )” (p. 15).

Memory Backup Refer to “Saving the Settings (Memory Backup)” (p. 12).

What is MIDI?

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

This unit is equipped with MIDI connectors to let it exchange performance data with external devices. These connectors can be used to connect the unit to an external device for even greater versatility.

Connection Examples

If you use a MIDI cable to connect this unit’s MIDI Out connector (p. 5) to the MIDI In connector of your external MIDI sound module, you’ll be able to produce sound on the external MIDI sound module by playing this unit’s keyboard. As necessary, set the external MIDI sound module’s receive channel to match this unit’s MIDI transmit channel.

MIDI Out connector

MIDI In connector

External MIDI sound module

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Making the Power Automatically Turn O After a Time (Auto O)

With the factory settings, the unit’s power will automatically be switched o 240 minutes (4 hours) after you stop playing or operating the unit.

If you don’t want the power to turn o automatically, change the “Auto O” setting to “OFF” as follows.

1. Hold down the [Key Touch] button and press the [Twin

Piano] button.

The display will indicate “F0 1” (or F02 – F0 8); the unit is now in Function mode.

2. Press the [–] [+] buttons to select “F07.”

3. Press the [Metronome] button.

4. Press the [–] [+] buttons to select the Auto O setting.

If you don’t want the power to turn o automatically, choose “OFF.”

Value Explanation

The power will automatically turn o when 240 minutes

24 0 (default)

OF F

(4 hours) have passed since you last played or operated the unit.

The power will not turn o automatically.

5. Press the [Key Touch] button or the [Twin Piano] button to

exit Function mode.

MEMO

This setting is remembered even after the power is turned o.

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Restoring the Settings to the Factory Condition (Factory Reset)

The settings you’ve changed in Function mode can be restored to their factory-set condition. This operation is called “Factory Reset.”

NOTE!

The “Factory Reset” operation will erase all settings stored by the Memory Backup function, as well as all songs you’ve recorded in internal memory.

1. While holding down the [Key Touch] button and the [Twin

Piano] button, turn on the power.

The display will indicate “Su r” (Sure?), and the [–] button and [+] button will blink.

If you decide not to execute the Factory Reset operation, press the [–] button.

2. To execute the Factory Reset, press the [+] button.

When the Factory Reset has been completed, the display will indicate “End .”

* Never turn o the power before the display indicates “

3. Press the [Power] switch to turn the power o, then on

again.

En d.”

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Troubleshooting

Symptom Cause/Action Page

Even though you’re using headphones and the sound is muted, a thumping sound is heard when you play the keyboard

Power turns o on its own

Power does not turn on Is the AC adaptor connected correctly? p. 22

Pedal does not work, or is “stuck”

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

No sound/ No sound when you play back a song

No sound from the leftmost notes of the keyboard

No sound (when a MIDI device is connected)

Not all the notes you play are sounded

Pitch of the keyboard or song is incorrect

Sounds are heard twice (doubled) when the keyboard is played

Reverberation remains even if you defeat the Reverb eect

The sound of the higher notes suddenly changes from a certain key

High-pitched ringing is heard

Sound wrong, or are buzzy

This unit uses a hammer action keyboard in order to simulate an acoustic piano’s playing touch as realistically as possible. For this reason, you’ll hear the hammers thump when you play the keyboard, just as you would when playing an acoustic piano. Since this unit allows you to adjust its volume, you might notice the sound of the hammers in certain situations, but this does not indicate a malfunction. If vibration transmitted to the oor or walls is a concern, you may be able to minimize the vibration by moving the piano away from the wall, or by laying down a commercially available anti-vibration mat designed for use with pianos.

When 240 minutes (4 hours) have elapsed since you last played or operated this unit, the power will turn o automatically. (This is the factory setting.) If you don’t need the power to turn o automatically, turn the “Auto O” setting o.

Is the pedal connected correctly? Plug the cord rmly into the pedal connector.

If you disconnect the pedal cord from this unit while the power is on, the pedal eect may remain “stuck” in the On condition. You must switch o the unit’s power before connecting or disconnecting the pedal cord.

Could Twin Piano be turned on? If Twin Piano is on, the right pedal will apply only to the right-hand section of the keyboard, and the left pedal will apply only to

the left-hand section of the keyboard.

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

Could the unit’s volume or the volume of the connected equipment be turned down? —

Could headphones be connected? Could there be a plug inserted in a headphone jack?

The speakers will not produce sound if headphones or plug are connected to the headphone jacks.

Has Local Control been set to “O”? When Local Control is set to O, no sound is produced by playing back a song. Set Local Control to On.

Could the Visual Control mode be set to MIDI Visual Control or V-LINK? If the Visual Control mode is set to MIDI Visual Control or V-LINK, the lowest 12 keys of the keyboard (A0–G#1) are used to control

images; they will not produce sound.

Are all devices powered on? —

Are the MIDI cables connected correctly? p. 14

Do the MIDI channels of this unit and the connected device match? p. 14

The maximum simultaneous polyphony is 128 voices. If you’re using the Dual tone (p. 18), if you’re playing along with a song, or if you’re making extensive use of the damper pedal, the performance data may exceed the available polyphony, possibly causing some of the notes you play to drop out.

Could you have made Transpose settings? p. 13

Is the Master Tune setting appropriate? p. 13

The notes of a piano are tuned using a unique method (stretched tuning), which makes upper-range notes slightly higher in pitch, and lower-range notes slightly lower in pitch. For this reason, you might perceive the pitch as being incorrect, but this is the way an acoustic piano should sound.

Could you have selected a dual tone? p. 18

When this unit is connected to an external sequencer, set the Local Control to o. Alternatively, the sequencer could be set so its Soft Thru feature is O.

The unit’s piano sound faithfully simulates the depth and resonance of an acoustic piano, and this may give the impression of reverberation even if you’ve defeated the Reverb eect.

On an acoustic piano, the approximately one and a half octaves of notes at the upper end of the keyboard will continue sounding regardless of the damper pedal. These notes also have a somewhat dierent tonal character. This unit faithfully simulate this characteristic of acoustic pianos. On this unit, the range that is unaected by the damper pedal will change according to the transpose setting.

If you hear this in headphones:

Piano sounds that have a brilliant and crisp character contain substantial high-frequency components that may sound as though a metallic ringing has been added. This is because the characteristics of an actual piano are being faithfully reproduced, and is not a malfunction. This ringing is more obtrusive if the reverb eect is applied heavily, so you may be able to minimize it by decreasing the reverb.

If you don’t hear this in headphones:

It is likely that there is some other reason (such as resonances within the unit). Please contact your dealer or the nearest Roland service center.

If you set the volume to the maximum setting, the sound may be distorted depending on how you perform. If this occurs, turn down the volume.

If you don’t hear this in headphones:

Performing at high volumes may cause the speakers or objects near the unit to resonate. Fluorescent lights or glass doors may also resonate sympathetically. In particular, this is more likely to occur for lower notes and higher volumes. You can take the following measures to minimize resonances.

• Locate this unit 10–15 cm (4–6 inch) away from walls or other surfaces.

• Keep the volume down.

• Move away from the objects that are resonating.

If you hear this in headphones:

It is likely that there is some other reason. Please contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center.

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p. 15

p. 22

—

p. 8

—

p. 5

p. 14

p. 13

—

p. 14

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Message List

Indication Meaning

E.40

E.41

E.43

E.51

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This unit cannot deal with the excessive MIDI data sent from the external MIDI device. Reduce the amount of MIDI data sent to the unit.

A MIDI cable has been disconnected. Connect it properly and securely.

A MIDI transmission error has occurred. Check the MIDI cable and connected MIDI device.

There may be a problem with the system. Repeat the procedure from the beginning. If it is not solved after you have tried a number of times, contact the Roland service center.

There is not sucient free memory for recording songs. Delete unneeded les (p. 11), and try again.

The Panel Lock function is on (p. 8).

Visual Control mode is set to MIDI Visual Control or V-LINK.

Blinking number

Roland F-120: Digital Piano

Keyboard

Keyboard 88 keys (Ivory Feel-G keyboard)

Touch Sensitivity 5 levels, Fixed Touch

Keyboard Modes

Sound Generator

Piano Sound SuperNATURAL Piano Sound

Max. Polyphony 128 voices

Tones 30 tones

Stretch Tuning Always On

Master Tuning 415.3 Hz–466.2 Hz (adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz)

Transpose -6–+5 (in semitones)

Eects

Recorder

Track 1 track

Songs

Note Storage Approx. 30,000 notes

Controls

Tempo Quarter note = 10 to 500

Resolution 120 ticks per quarter note

Metronome Beat: 2/2, 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8

Internal Memory

Songs Max. 10 songs

Song Save Format Standard MIDI Files (Format 0)

When playing back a song, this is shown if the song starts on an upbeat.

When the Auto O function is activated, and there is between 30 minutes and 1 minute remaining before the power will be turned o, the remaining time (in minutes) will blink in the display.

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Main Specications

Whole Twin Piano

Reverb (O/1–10) Brilliance (-10–0–10) String Resonance (Always On, only for piano tones) Damper Resonance (Always On, only for piano tones) Key O Resonance (Always On, only for piano tones)

Recorder Section: 1 song Internal Memory: Max. 10 songs

Song Select, Play/Stop, Rec, Previous/Rewinding, Next/ Fast-forwarding, Track Mute, Tempo, All Song Play, Count-in

Other

Internal Songs 189 songs

Rated Power Output 12 W x 2

Speakers [8 cm x 12 cm] x 2

103 dB

Volume Level (SPL)

Display 7 segments, 3 characters LED

Control Volume

Pedals

Other Functions Panel Lock, MIDI Visual Control

Connectors

Power Consumption 24 W

Dimensions (including dedicated stand)

Weight (including dedicated stand)

Accessories

* This value was measured according to the method that is

based on Roland’s technical standard.

Damper (capable of continuous detection) Soft (capable of continuous detection) Sostenuto

DC In jack Pedal connector Input jack: Stereo miniature phone type Output jacks (L/Mono, R): 1/4-inch phone type MIDI connectors (In, Out) Headphone jacks x 2: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type

1,361 (W) x 305 (D) x 778 (H) mm / 53-5/8 (W) x 12-1/16 (D) x 30-11/16 (H) inches (With lid closed)

1,361 (W) x 345 (D) x 778 (H) mm / 53-5/8 (W) x 13-5/8 (D) x 30-11/16 (H) inches (With lid closed, stabilizers mounted)

1,361 (W) x 305 (D) x 910 (H) mm / 53-5/8 (W) x 12-1/16 (D) x 35-7/8 (H) inches (With lid open)

1,361 (W) x 345 (D) x 910 (H) mm / 53-5/8 (W) x 13-5/8 (D) x 35-7/8 (H) inches (With lid open, stabilizers mounted)

34 kg / 75 lbs

Owner’s Manual AC Adaptor Power Cord (for connecting AC Adaptor) Headphone Hook

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* In the interest of product improvement, the specications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

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Tone List

Piano [Grand] button

No. Name Explanation

Grand Piano 1 A splendid concert grand piano sound. This is the most highly recommended tone; it can be used for any style of music.

GP 1

Grand Piano 2 A more mellow grand piano sound. Appropriate for quiet songs.

GP 2

Grand Piano 3 A brilliant grand piano sound. Appropriate when you want the piano to stand out in the band.

GP 3

Ragtime A honky-tonk piano. Ideal for ragtime.

GP 4

Piano [Ensemble] button

No. Name Explanation

Piano + Strings GP1 layered with strings.

En 1

Piano + Choir GP1 layered with choir.

En 2

Piano + Bell GP1 layered with bell.

En 3

Piano / Bs+Cymbal The low range plays a bass and ride cymbal, and the mid and high ranges play the GP1. Ideal for performing a “piano trio” by yourself.

En 4

MEMO

• Tone names that include a “+” symbol are “dual tones,” which layer two dierent tones such as piano and strings.

• Tone names that include a “/” are “split tones” in which the left-hand and right-hand sections of the keyboard play dierent tones.

No. Name

E. Piano 1

o 1

E. Piano 2

o 2

Harpsichord 1

o 3

Harpsichord 2

o 4

Vibraphone

o 5

Celesta

o 6

Synth Bell

o 7

Church Organ 1

o 8

Church Organ 2

o 9

Jazz Organ 1

o1 0

Jazz Organ 2

o1 1

No. Name

Accordion

o1 2

Strings 1

o1 3

Strings 2

o1 4

Jazz Scat

o1 5

Choir 1

o1 6

Choir 2

o1 7

Choir 3

o1 8

Synth Pad

o1 9

Harp

o2 0

Nylon-str. Gt

o2 1

Steel-str. Gt

o2 2

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Internal Song List

No. Song Name Composer

Valse, op.34-1 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin

a. 01

Polonaise op.53 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin

a. 02

Nocturne No.20 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin

a. 03

Die Forelle

a. 04

Reets dans l'Eau Claude Achille Debussy

a. 05

La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin Claude Achille Debussy

a. 06

La Campanella Franz Liszt

a. 07

Scherzo No.2 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin

a. 08

Étude, op.10-12 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin

a. 09

Sonate No.15 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

a. 10

Liebesträume 3 Franz Liszt

a. 11

Étude, op.10-3 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin

a. 12

Je te veux Erik Satie

a. 13

Valse, op.64-1 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin

a. 14

Golliwog's Cakewalk Claude Achille Debussy

a. 15

Fantaisie-Impromptu Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin

a. 16

Arabesque 1 Claude Achille Debussy

a. 17

An der schönen, blauen Donau Johann Strauss, Sohn

a. 18

Auf Flügeln des Gesanges Felix Mendelsshon

a. 19

Mazurka No.5 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin

a. 20

Gymnopédie 1 Erik Satie

a. 21

Étude, op.25-1 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin

a. 22

Clair de Lune Claude Achille Debussy

a. 23

Étude, op.10-5 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin

a. 24

Dr. Gradus ad Parnassum Claude Achille Debussy

a. 25

Grande Valse Brillante Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin

a. 26

La prière d'une Vierge Tekla Badarzewska

a. 27

Course en Troïka Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

a. 28

To The Spring Edvard Hagerup Grieg

a. 29

Valse, op.64-2 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin

a. 30

Radetzky Marsch Johann Baptist Strauss

a. 31

Träumerei Robert Alexander Schumann

a. 32

Moments Musicaux 3 Franz Peter Schubert

a. 33

Prélude, op.28-15 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin

a. 34

Harmonious Blacksmith Georg Friedrich Händel

a. 35

Ungarische Tänze 5 Johannes Brahms

a. 36

Türkischer Marsch Ludwig van Beethoven

a. 37

Nocturne No.2 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin

a. 38

Frühlingslied Felix Mendelsshon

a. 39

Präludium Johann Sebastian Bach

a. 40

Jägerlied Felix Mendelsshon

a. 41

Passepied Claude Achille Debussy

a. 42

Für Elise Ludwig van Beethoven

a. 43

Türkischer Marsch Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

a. 44

Ständchen Franz Peter Schubert

a. 45

Humoreske Antonín Dvořák

a. 46

Blumenlied Gustav Lange

a. 47

Alpenglöckchen Theodor Oesten

a. 48

Menuett G dur Ludwig van Beethoven

a. 49

Venezianisches Gondellied Felix Mendelsshon

a. 50

Alpenabendröte Theodor Oesten

a. 51

Farewell to the Piano Ludwig van Beethoven

a. 52

Brautchor Wilhelm Richard Wagner

a. 53

Forget-Me-Not Heinrich Lichner

a. 54

Franz Peter Schubert, Arranged by Franz Liszt

No. Song Name Composer

Wiener Marsch Carl Czerny

a. 55

Le Coucou Louis Claude Daquin

a. 56

Menuett G dur Johann Sebastian Bach

a. 57

Spinnerlied Albert Ellmenreich

a. 58

Gavotte François Joseph Gossec

a. 59

Heidenröslein Gustav Lange

a. 60

Zigeuner Tanz Heinrich Lichner

a. 61

La Cinquantaine Gabriel Marie

a. 62

Csikos Post Hermann Necke

a. 63

Dolly's Dreaming Awakening Theodor Oesten

a. 64

La Violette Louis Streabbog

a. 65

Fröhlicher Landmann Robert Alexander Schumann

a. 66

Sonatine op.36-1 Muzio Clementi

a. 67

Sonatine op.20-1 Friedrich Kuhlau

a. 68

Sonatine No.5 Ludwig van Beethoven

a. 69

b. 01 –

Czerny 100 1–99 Carl Czerny

b. 99

Czerny 100 100 Carl Czerny

b. _0

c. 01 –

Hanon 1–20 Charles Hanon

c. 20

purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws.

* Musical scores are not included with this unit. You can purchase

musical scores from their respective publishers.

* No data for the music that is played will be output from MIDI

Out connector.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

• Explanations noted as (F-120 only) or (RP301 only) are cautions that apply only to the corresponding model; the F-120 or the RP301. They do not apply to other models.

CAUTION

At regular intervals, you should unplug the

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices

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.

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

WARNING

Do not open or perform any internal modications on the unit.

Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specic 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.

Never install the unit in any of the following locations.

• 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 oors); or are

• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty or sandy; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.

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.

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 specied on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a dierent polarity, or be designed for a dierent voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.

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 re and shock hazards!

This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplier 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.

About the Symbols

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 power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

WARNING

Do not place containers containing liquid (e.g., ower vases) on this product. Never allow foreign objects (e.g., ammable objects, coins, wires) or liquids (e.g., water or juice) to enter this product. Doing so may cause short circuits, faulty operation, or other malfunctions.

Immediately turn the power o, 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

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• 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.

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.

Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)

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.

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.

CAUTION

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

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

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 re.

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.

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

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

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 rm 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.

• Close the lid.

• Raise the adjusters on the stand (p. 22) (RP301 only).

• Remove the music stand (RP301 only).

Before cleaning the unit, turn o the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 22).

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

Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do not get your ngers pinched (p. 6). Adult supervision is recommended whenever small children use the unit.

To prevent accidental ingestion of the parts listed below, always keep them out of the reach of small children.

• Included/Removable Parts Screws (p. 22)

If you remove the screw from the ground terminal, be sure to replace it; don’t leave it lying around where it could accidently be swallowed by small children. When refastening the screw, make that it is rmly fastened, so it won’t come loose.

The area shown in the illustration may reach a high temperature, so take care to avoid burns.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

• Explanations noted as (F-120 only) or (RP301 only) are cautions that apply only to the corresponding model; the F-120 or the RP301. They do not apply to other models.

Power Supply

• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise lter between this unit and the electrical outlet.

• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.

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

• With the factory settings, the unit’s power will automatically be switched o 240 minutes (4 hours) after you stop playing or operating the unit. If the unit’s power has been turned o automatically, you can use the [Power] switch to turn the unit back on again. If you don’t want the power to turn o automatically, change the “Auto O” setting to “OFF” as described on “Making the Power Automatically Turn O After a Time (Auto O )” (p. 15).

Placement

• Using the unit near power ampliers (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.

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

• 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 o.

• 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.

• When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very dierent, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated.

• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on this unit for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully aect the nish.

• 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.

• Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument. Peeling such matter o the instrument may damage the exterior nish.

• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., ower vases) on this unit. 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.

• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface. You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally (F-120 only).

Maintenance

• 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 nish.

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

• The pedals of this unit are made of brass. Brass eventually darkens as the result of the natural oxidization process. If the brass becomes tarnished, polish it using commercially available metal polisher (RP301 only).

Repairs and Data

• Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always written down on paper (when possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

Care of the keyboard

• Do not write on the keyboard with any pen or other implement, and do not stamp or place any marking on the instrument Ink will seep into the surface lines and become unremovable.

• Do not ax stickers on the keyboard You may be unable to remove stickers that use strong adhesives, and the adhesive may cause discoloration.

• To remove stubborn dirt, use a commercially available keyboard cleaner that does not contain abrasives Start by wiping lightly If the dirt does not come o, wipe using gradually increasing amounts of pressure while taking care not to scratch the keys.

Additional Precautions

• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. Write down any important settings so that you can make them again if necessary.

• 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.

• 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.

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

• 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.

• 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.

• The sound of keys being struck and vibrations produced by playing an instrument can be transmitted through a oor or wall to an unexpected extent. In particular, when using headphones, please take care not to cause annoyance to others nearby.

• When you need to transport the unit, pack it in shock-absorbent material. Transporting the unit without doing so can cause it to become scratched or damaged, and could lead to malfunction.

• 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 specications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

• The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system, so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.

• Do not apply undue force to the music stand while it is in use (RP301 only).

• Before opening or closing the keyboard lid, always make sure that no pets or other small animals are located on top of the instrument (in particular, they should be kept away from the keyboard and its lid). Otherwise, due to the structural design of this instrument, small pets or other animals could end up getting trapped inside it. If such a situation is encountered, you must immediately switch o the power and disconnect the power cord from the outlet. You should then consult with the retailer from whom the instrument was purchased, or contact the nearest Roland Service Center (RP301 only).

* Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease,

performance, or broadcast of copyrighted material (musical works, visual works, broadcasts, live performances, etc.) belonging to a third party in part or in whole without the permission of the copyright owner is forbidden by law. Do not use this product for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this product.

* The copyright of content in this product (the

sound waveform data, style data, accompaniment patterns, phrase data, audio loops and image data) is reserved by Roland Corporation and/or Atelier Vision Corporation. Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize said content for the creating, performing, recording and distributing original musical works. Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to extract said content in original or modied form, for the purpose of distributing recorded medium of said content or making them available on a computer network.

* Roland, SuperNATURAL are either registered

trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

* MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a

patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group.

* Featuring digital fonts by Yourname, Inc.

* Company names and product names appearing

in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

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Assembling

Assembling the F-120

* To ensure that you assemble this unit correctly, please read this manual carefully before you begin assembly. Keep this manual nearby for reference when needed. * Keep this unit horizontal when lifting it during assembly or transport. * Be careful not to pinch your hands or drop this unit on your foot during assembly or transport. * You must obtain the assistance of at least one additional person when assembling or transporting this unit. * Keep small parts such as screws, stabilizers, and cord clamps out of the reach of small children to ensure that these items are not swallowed accidentally. * The screwdriver needed for assembly is not included. You will need to provide a Phillips screwdriver of the appropriate size for the screws. * You should initially tighten each screw loosely before tightening them to their  nal position. Start by tightening the screws until they are approximately half hidden. Do not use a

power screwdriver when tightening the screws to their  nal position. Doing so may strip the threads.

* Tighten the screws  rmly, and place the unit at a location that is level and sure to remain stable. Never place the unit on a shag carpet. If you do so, the pedal may be unstable,

causing damage.

* Do not place the body of the piano directly on the  oor. Doing so will damage the jacks and holders on the bottom of the piano, and also damage the bottom panel case.

* 5 1 0 0 0 2 3 2 0 4 - 0 3 *

Check the Parts

1. Take the side board (right) and side board (left) out of the

package, and position the side board packing material together to create a work surface.

Piano main unit

Side board (left)

Side board (right)

Rear board

Pedal board

106

Screws (large): 10 pcs.

Screws (small): 6 pcs.

Screws (with washers): 2 pcs.

Stabilizers (left/right)

Cord clamp: 2 pcs.

Headphone hook: 1 pcs.

3. Remove the protective material attached to the left and

right of the piano main unit, and stand it upright on your work surface.

* The protective sheet that is wrapped around the piano main unit

must not be removed until you connect the pedal cord (step 9). Removing the protective sheet before that time will allow the keyboard cover to open, which may be hazardous.

2. Take the piano main unit out of the package, remove the

protective mat that surrounds it, and spread the mat out over your work surface.

* Do not yet remove the protective material that is attached to the

left and right of the piano main unit. If you remove this protective material and place the unit on the  oor, protruding parts on the unit may scratch the  oor, or the parts themselves may be damaged.

4. Attach the side board (right) and side board (left) to the piano

main unit, and use the screws (large) to fasten them provisionally.

Screws (large): use four screws

If you  nd that it’s hard to get the screws to enter their holes, try pushing the piano in the direction shown by the arrow; you should then be able to fasten the screws.

5. Attach the rear board to the side boards, and use the screws

(large) to fasten it provisionally.

Avoid scratches!

Screws (large):

use four screws

6. Place the unit upright, and attach the stabilizers to the side

boards.

* Securely fasten the stabilizers to their  nal tightness at this time.

9. Connect the AC adapter to the DC In connector on the

back of the piano, and connect the pedal cord to the Pedal connector. Attach the cord clamps to fasten the pedal cord and the AC adaptor cord (two locations).

Screws (small):

use six screws

Stabilizers

Right Left

7. Attach the pedal board, and provisionally fasten it using the

screws (large).

Screws (large):

use two screws

Avoid scratches!

Placing the pedal

board (as seen from

the side)

Pedal board

Metal parts

8. Securely tighten each screw (ten locations) in the order of

the side boards, rear board, and pedal board.

10. Use screws (with washers) to fasten the headphone hook.

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Screws (with washers):

use two screws

11. Connect the supplied AC adaptor and power cord.

Power cord

To AC outlet

Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards. The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

About ground terminal

Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may experience a discomforting sensation, or perceive that the surface feels gritty to the touch when you touch this device. This is due to an in nitesimal electrical charge, which is absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned about this, connect the ground terminal (see  gure) with an external ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the particulars of your installation. If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

Do not allow a gap between the side

board and the main unit.

Unsuitable places for connection

• Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)

• Gas pipes (may result in  re or explosion)

• Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be dangerous in the event of lightning)

When moving the unit

If you need to move the unit, close the keyboard cover and disconnect the AC adaptor. With at least one other person helping you, lift the unit horizontally and carry it, taking care not to pinch your hands or drop the unit on your feet.

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Index

AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Auto O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Beat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Brilliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Damper Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

DC In connector . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Function Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Ground terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Headphone jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Input jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Key Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

[Key Touch] button . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Local Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Master Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Memory Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Message List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

[Metronome] button . . . . . . . . . . 7

MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

MIDI Transmit Channel . . . . . . 14

MIDI Visual Control . . . . . . . . . 13

Output jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Panel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Pedal connector . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

[Piano] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

[Power] switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Reverb Eect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Soft Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

[Song] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Song List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Sostenuto Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Tone List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Transpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Twin Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Visual Control Channel . . . . . . 13

Visual Control Mode . . . . . . . . 13

V-LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

[Volume] knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

For EU Countries

For China

For the U.K.

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

BLUE: BROWN:

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.

This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

NEUTRAL LIVE

For EU Countries

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.

This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B limit. Any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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.

For C.A. US (Proposition 65

WARNING

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AFRICA

EGYPT

Al Fanny Trading Oce

9, EBN Hagar Al Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: (022)-417-1828

REUNION

MARCEL FO-YAM Sarl

25 Rue Jules Hermann, Chaudron - BP79 97 491 Ste Clotilde Cedex, REUNION ISLAND TEL: (0262) 218-429

SOUTH AFRICA

T.O.M.S. Sound & Music (Pty)Ltd.

2 ASTRON ROAD DENVER JOHANNESBURG ZA 2195, SOUTH AFRICA TEL: (011) 417 3400

Paul Bothner(PTY)Ltd.

Royal Cape Park, Unit 24 Londonderry Road, Ottery 7800 Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA TEL: (021) 799 4900

ASIA

CHINA

Roland Shanghai Electronics Co.,Ltd.

5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road Shanghai 200090, CHINA TEL: (021) 5580-0800

Roland Shanghai Electronics Co.,Ltd. (BEIJING OFFICE)

3F, Soluxe Fortune Building 63 West Dawang Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHINA TEL: (010) 5960-2565

HONG KONG

Tom Lee Music

11/F Silvercord Tower 1 30 Canton Rd Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, HONG KONG TEL: 852-2737-7688

Parsons Music Ltd.

8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39 Chatham Road South, T.S.T, Kowloon, HONG KONG TEL: 852-2333-1863

INDIA

Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.

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

INDONESIA

PT. Citra Intirama

Ruko Garden Shopping Arcade Unit 8 CR, Podomoro City Jl.Letjend. S.Parman Kav.28 Jakarta Barat 11470, INDONESIA TEL: (021) 5698-5519/5520

KOREA

Cosmos Corporation

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

MALAYSIA/ SINGAPORE

Roland Asia Pacic Sdn. Bhd.

45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39, Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA TEL: (03) 7805-3263

PHILIPPINES

G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.

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

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

TAIWAN

ROLAND TAIWAN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

9F-5, No. 112 Chung Shan North Road Sec. 2 Taipei 104, TAIWAN R.O.C. TEL: (02) 2561 3339

THAILAND

Theera Music Co. , Ltd.

100-108 Soi Verng Nakornkasem, New Road,Sumpantawong, Bangkok 10100, THAILAND TEL: (02) 224-8821

VIET NAM

VIET THUONG CORPORATION

386 CACH MANG THANG TAM ST. DIST.3, HO CHI MINH CITY, VIET NAM TEL: (08) 9316540

OCEANIA

AUSTRALIA/ NEW ZEALAND

Roland Corporation Australia Pty.,Ltd.

38 Campbell Avenue Dee Why West. NSW 2099, AUSTRALIA

For Australia TEL: (02) 9982 8266 For 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

BARBADOS

A&B Music Supplies LTD

12 Webster Industrial Park Wildey, St.Michael, BARBADOS TEL: (246) 430-1100

BRAZIL

Roland Brasil Ltda.

Rua San Jose, 211 Parque Industrial San Jose Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL TEL: (011) 4615 5666

CHILE

Comercial Fancy II S.A.

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

COLOMBIA

Centro Musical Ltda.

Cra 43 B No 25 A 41 Bododega 9 Medellin, COLOMBIA TEL: (574) 3812529

COSTA RICA

JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos Musicales

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

CURACAO

Zeelandia Music Center Inc.

Orionweg 30 Curacao, Netherland Antilles TEL: (305) 5926866

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Instrumentos Fernando Giraldez

Calle Proyecto Central No.3 Ens.La Esperilla Santo Domingo, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC TEL: (809) 683 0305

ECUADOR

Mas Musika

Rumichaca 822 y Zaruma Guayaquil - ECUADOR TEL: (593-4) 2302364

EL SALVADOR

OMNI MUSIC

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

GUATEMALA

Casa Instrumental

Calzada Roosevelt 34-01,zona 11 Ciudad de Guatemala, GUATEMALA TEL: (502) 599-2888

HONDURAS

Almacen Pajaro Azul S.A. de C.V.

BO.Paz Barahona 3 Ave.11 Calle S.O San Pedro Sula, HONDURAS TEL: (504) 553-2029

MARTINIQUE

Musique & Son

Z.I.Les Mangle 97232 Le Lamentin, MARTINIQUE F.W.I. TEL: 596 596 426860

Gigamusic SARL

10 Rte De La Folie 97200 Fort De France MARTINIQUE F.W.I. TEL: 596 596 715222

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

NICARAGUA

Bansbach Instrumentos Musicales Nicaragua

Altamira D'Este Calle Principal de la Farmacia 5ta.Avenida 1 Cuadra al Lago.#503 Managua, NICARAGUA TEL: (505) 277-2557

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: (595) 21 492147

PERU

Audionet

Distribuciones Musicales SAC Juan Fanning 530 Miraores Lima - PERU TEL: (511) 4461388

TRINIDAD

AMR Ltd

Ground Floor Maritime Plaza Barataria TRINIDAD W.I. TEL: (868) 638 6385

URUGUAY

Todo Musica S.A.

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

VENEZUELA

Instrumentos Musicales Allegro,C.A.

Av.las industrias edf.Guitar import #7 zona Industrial de Turumo Caracas, VENEZUELA TEL: (212) 244-1122

EUROPE

BELGIUM/FRANCE/ HOLLAND/ LUXEMBOURG

Roland Central Europe N.V.

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

CROATIA

ART-CENTAR

Degenova 3. HR - 10000 Zagreb, CROATIA TEL: (1) 466 8493

CZECH REP.

CZECH REPUBLIC DISTRIBUTOR s.r.o

Voctárova 247/16 180 00 Praha 8, CZECH REP. TEL: (2) 830 20270

DENMARK

Roland Scandinavia A/S

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

FINLAND

Roland Scandinavia As, Filial Finland

Vanha Nurmijarventie 62 01670 Vantaa, FINLAND TEL: (0) 9 68 24 020

GERMANY/AUSTRIA

Roland Elektronische Musikinstrumente HmbH.

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

GREECE/CYPRUS

STOLLAS S.A. Music Sound Light

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

HUNGARY

Roland East Europe Ltd.

2045. Törökbálint, FSD Park 3. ép., HUNGARY TEL: (23) 511011

IRELAND

Roland Ireland

E2 Calmount Park, Calmount Avenue, Dublin 12, Republic of IRELAND TEL: (01) 4294444

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

ROLAND POLSKA SP. Z O.O.

ul. Kty Grodziskie 16B 03-289 Warszawa, POLAND TEL: (022) 678 9512

PORTUGAL

Roland Systems Group EMEA, S.L. Branch Oce Porto

Edifício Tower Plaza Rotunda Eng. Edgar Cardoso 23, 9ºG 4400-676 Vila Nova de Gaia, PORTUGAL TEL: (+351) 22 608 00 60

ROMANIA

FBS LINES

Piata Libertatii 1, 535500 Gheorgheni, ROMANIA TEL: (266) 364 609

RUSSIA

Roland Music LLC

Dorozhnaya ul.3,korp.6 117 545 Moscow, RUSSIA TEL: (495) 981-4967

SERBIA

Music AP Ltd.

Sutjeska br. 5 XS - 24413 Palic, SERBIA TEL: (024) 539 395

SLOVAKIA

DAN Acoustic s.r.o.

Povazská 18. SK - 940 01 Nové Zámky, SLOVAKIA TEL: (035) 6424 330

SPAIN

Roland Systems Group EMEA, S.L.

Paseo García Faria, 33-35 08005 Barcelona, SPAIN TEL: 93 493 91 00

SWEDEN

Roland Scandinavia A/S SWEDISH SALES OFFICE

Mårbackagatan 31, 4 tr. SE-123 43 Farsta, SWEDEN TEL: (0) 8 683 04 30

SWITZERLAND

Roland (Switzerland) AG

Landstrasse 5, Postfach, CH-4452 Itingen, SWITZERLAND TEL: (061) 975-9987

UKRAINE

EURHYTHMICS Ltd.

P.O.Box: 37-a. Nedecey Str. 30 UA - 89600 Mukachevo, UKRAINE TEL: (03131) 414-40

UNITED KINGDOM

Roland (U.K.) Ltd.

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

MIDDLE EAST

BAHRAIN

Moon Stores

No.1231&1249 Rumaytha Building Road 3931, Manama 339, BAHRAIN TEL: 17 813 942

IRAN

MOCO INC.

Jadeh Makhsous Karaj (K-9), Nakhe Zarin Ave. Jalal Street, Reza Alley No.4 Tehran 1389716791, IRAN TEL: (021)-44545370-5

ISRAEL

Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons Ltd.

8 Retzif Ha'alia Hashnia St. Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL TEL: (03) 6823666

JORDAN

MUSIC HOUSE CO. LTD. FREDDY FOR MUSIC

P. O. Box 922846 Amman 11192, JORDAN TEL: (06) 5692696

KUWAIT

EASA HUSAIN AL-YOUSIFI & SONS CO.

Al-Yousi Service Center P.O.Box 126 (Safat) 13002, KUWAIT TEL: 00 965 802929

LEBANON

Chahine S.A.L.

George Zeidan St., Chahine Bldg., Achraeh, P.O.Box: 16-5857 Beirut, LEBANON TEL: (01) 20-1441

OMAN

TALENTZ CENTRE L.L.C.

Malatan House No.1 Al Noor Street, Ruwi SULTANATE OF OMAN TEL: 2478 3443

QATAR

AL-EMADI TRADING & CONTRACTING CO.

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

SAUDI ARABIA

aDawliah Universal Electronics APL

Behind Pizza Inn Prince Turkey Street aDawliah Building, PO BOX 2154, Alkhobar 31952, SAUDI ARABIA TEL: (03) 8643601

SYRIA

Technical Light & Sound Center

PO Box 13520 Bldg No.49 Khaled Abn Alwalid St. Damascus, SYRIA TEL: (011) 223-5384

TURKEY

ZUHAL DIS TICARET A.S.

Galip Dede Cad. No.33 Beyoglu, Istanbul, TURKEY TEL: (0212) 249 85 10

U.A.E.

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

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

NORTH AMERICA

CANADA

Roland Canada Ltd. (Head Oce)

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

Roland Canada Ltd. (Toronto Oce)

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 Feb. 1, 2011 (ROLAND)

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Roland F-120 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Look What You Can Do!

Contents

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

Rear Panel Connections

Before You Play

Opening/Closing the Lid

Performing

Selecting Tones

Using the Metronome

Changing the Tempo

Changing the Beat

Dividing the Keyboard in Two (Twin Piano)

Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock)

Adjusting the Keyboard Sensitivity and the Sound

Adjusting the Keyboard Sensitivity (Key Touch)

Adjusting the Brilliance of the Sound

Playing Back Songs

Playing Parts (Left/Right Hand) Separately

Sounding a Count Before Playback

Recording

Various Settings (Function Mode)

Basic Operation in Function Mode

Function Settings

Changing the Key of the Keyboard (Transpose)

Matching the Pitch with Other Instruments (Master Tuning)

Controlling Video Equipment (Visual Control Mode/Channel)

MIDI Transmit Channel Settings

Preventing Double Notes when Working with a Sequencer (Local Control)

Restoring the Settings to the Factory Condition (Factory Reset)

Troubleshooting

Message List

Tone List

Internal Song List

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

IMPORTANT NOTES

Assembling

Index