Roland F-90. User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano F-90.

201a

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT
SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2; p. 4). 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.

Assembling the F-90 ☞ page 6
Before You Play ☞ page 10
Listening to the Demo Songs ☞ page 12
Playing the Keyboard ☞ page 13

Contents ☞ page 9
Index ☞ page 31

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Copyright © 2001 ROLAND CORPORATION

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the

written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

For the U.K.

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

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

BLUE:
BROWN:

NEUTRAL
LIVE

Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.

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

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

The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be

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

001

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

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002c

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

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003

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

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004

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

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

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

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

or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration.

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007

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

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008c

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

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009

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

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010

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

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2

011

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

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012b

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

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

plug has been damaged; or

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been

spilled onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise

has become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance.

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013

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

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014

• Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

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015

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

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016

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

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101b

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

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102c

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

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103b

• Whenever the unit is to remain unused for an
extended period of time, disconnect the AC
adaptor.

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104

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

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106

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

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107c

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

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108d: Selection

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

1

• 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.

2

• Disconnect the power cord.

3

• Disconnect all cords coming from external devices.

6

• Remove the music stand.

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109b

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

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110b

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

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118

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

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3

IMPORTANT NOTES

291a

In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following:

Power Supply

301

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

302

• When the AC adaptor is used for extended periods, both
the adaptor itself, and the area around the F-90’s DC In
connector will become somewhat warm; however, this
does not indicate a malfunction.

307

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

Placement

351

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

352

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

354b

• 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.

355

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

356

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

357

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

358

• 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.

359

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

Maintenance

401b

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

402

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

Additional Precautions

553

• 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.

556

• 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.

557

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

558a

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

559a

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

562

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

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

4

Introduction

Congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano F-90.
In order to enjoy reliable performance of your new keyboard for many years to come, please take the

time to read through this manual in its entirety.

Main Features

Refined Wood Grain, Compact Design

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

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

Authentic Piano Performances

High-quality concert grand piano tones, along with the
Progressive Hammer Action keyboard, which gives more
realistic piano touch by providing a heavier feel in the low
end and a lighter feel in the upper notes, let you enjoy truly
authentic piano performances.

High-Performance Two-Box Speaker
Construction

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

The speakers can also be directed rearward if conditions
require.

Ten Tones For Use in a Wide Variety of
Musical Genres

The F-90 offers 10 different onboard tones, including piano,
which can be used for almost every conceivable style of
music.

Includes High-Quality Reverb

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

Numerous Internal Songs

The F-90 features sixty internal piano songs.

Metronome Function

The F-90 comes equipped with a metronome that is
convenient for practice. You can adjust tempo, beat, and
volume.

Keyboard Touch Can Be Set to Match
Finger Strength

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

Two Headphone Jacks Provided

The F-90 comes equipped with two headphone jacks,
allowing two people to use headphones simultaneously.

This is a convenient feature for use in lessons, or when
playing pieces for four hands.

Includes Input/Output Jacks

By connecting external audio equipment to the F-90’s Line
Output jacks you can play sounds from the F-90 through
your audio setup, and with a CD player or other such device
connected to the Input jacks, you can then play internal
sounds along with F-90 performances.

Checking the Included Items

Check to see if you have all of the items that normally are supplied with the F-90.
If any items are missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased this unit.

❏ F-90 (For installing the F-90, refer to p. 6)
❏ Side Panel right
❏ Side Panel left
❏ Speaker Box
❏ Screw x 8
❏ Cap x 8 (and additional spare caps)

❏ AC Adaptor (DC 9V), AC Cord
❏ Cover
❏ Music Stand
❏ Pedal Switch
❏ Owner’s manual (this document)
❏ Tempo Setting Sheet

5

Introduction

Side with
rounded
corners
facing out

Assembling the F-90

Make sure that another person is on hand to help with the assembly and setup.
To move the piano, lift it carefully—all the while keeping it level. Be very careful, when you

assemble and move the piano, to make sure that you do not drop it on your hands or feet.
Always carry out this procedure with the F-90 lying horizontally, with the rear panel facing down.

■ Check the Parts

Before you begin assembling the stand, check that all the
parts were supplied.

You will also need to have a Phillips screwdriver.

fig.st1

1

F-90

2

Speaker box

Speaker cable

3

Side panel right and left

Front

(Left)

Rear

Cross section

(Right)

Cap x 8

(and some spare caps)

4

Screws x 8

Front

Rear

5

■ Assembly Procedure

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

• Be careful when assembling the F-90, so as to avoid
scratching the side panels.

When securing the screws, lay the entire unit sideways
with the rear side of the F-90 at the bottom.

1. Tighten the screws on one of the side panels to

secure that side panel the F-90 and speaker box
(four screws).

Install so that the speaker cable at the rear of the speaker
box extends to the right side (the side where the F-90’s
[Power] Switch is located).

fig.st02-2

F-90

Screws

Speaker box

Side panel

(Left)

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

fig.stsp

Normal direction When facing to the rear

Front Rear Front Rear

Speaker

box

Speaker

box

6

2. Tighten the screws on the other side panel to

secure it the F-90 and speaker box (four screws).

fig.st02-2

F-90

Screws

Side panel

Speaker box

(Right)

Side with
rounded
corners
facing out

Introduction

3. Firmly tighten all of the screws and stand the

instrument back up.

When lifting the instrument back up, grasp near the
center of the speaker box and the F-90, and gently raise
the instrument.

fig.st03-2

If the Stand is Uneven

If after lifting the F-90 back up you find that stand is
crooked, try loosening the screws and then securing
them again. When retightening, start with the top
screws, then work your way down. When doing this,
slightly loosen the screws before firmly tightening them.

When Moving the Instrument

Disconnect the AC cord, cables and the music stand from the
F-90.

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

When Disassembling

Disassemble the unit by carrying out assembly Steps 1-5 in
reverse order.

When Changing the Orientation of the
Speaker Box

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

4. Place the caps over the heads of the screws (four

on each side).

fig.st03

Caps

5. Connect the speaker cable extending from the

rear of the speaker box to the F-90’s speaker
connector.

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

fig.st04

F-90 Rear

Clip Portion

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

Speaker Connecter

Speaker cable

7

Introduction

Panel Descriptions

Volume

MaxMin

Reverb

Piano Variation

123456

Volume

MaxMin

1. [Volume] Knob

Adjusts the volume (p. 11).

2. [Reverb] Button

Used to add reverberation to the sound (p. 15).

3. Tone Buttons

The following five buttons are collectively referred to as
the Tone buttons. These are used to select the tone to
played via the keyboard (p. 13).
[Piano] Button
[E.Piano] Button
[Harpsichord] Button
[Organ] Button
[Strings] Button

Reverb

Piano Variation

Harpsi-

chord

DemoStringsOrganE.Piano

Key Touch

Dual Balance

Harpsi-

chord

Dual Balance

DemoStringsOrganE.Piano

Key Touch

Power

7

4. [Variation] Button

This is used in combination with the tone buttons to
select the instrument sounds to be played with the
keyboard (p. 13).

5. [ (Metronome)] Button

Activates the built-in metronome (p. 15).

6. [Demo] Button

This plays the internal piano songs (p. 12).

7. [Power] Switch

This switch turns the unit on/off (p. 11).

Power

Applying the Tempo Setting Sheet

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

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

For more details, refer to “Changing the Metronome Tempo” (p. 16).

fig.00-09

Tempo Setting Sheet

–+ –

1234567890Enter

Volume

MaxMin

C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7

Low C (C1)

Harpsi-

Reverb

chord

Piano

DemoStringsOrganE.Piano

Variation

Key Touch

Dual Balance

–+ –

1234567890Enter

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

+

+

Power

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Assembling the F-90...................................................................................................................................6

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

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

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

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

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

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

Turning On the Power............................................................................................................................. 11

Adjusting the Volume.............................................................................................................................. 11

Connecting Headphones (Sold Separately)..........................................................................................11

Listening to the Demo Songs .................................................................................12

Playing/Stopping the Demo Songs ......................................................................................................12

Playing the Keyboard ..............................................................................................13

Selecting the Instrument Sound You Wish to Play .............................................................................13

Layering Two Instrument Sounds (Dual Play) ...................................................................................14

Adding Reverberation to Sounds (Reverb Effect) .............................................................................. 15

Sounding the Metronome .......................................................................................................................15

Some Handy Functions...........................................................................................18

Changing the Keyboard’s Touch............................................................................................................18

Disabling Buttons (Panel Lock)..............................................................................................................18

Transposing without Changing Your Keyboard Fingering (Key Transpose)................................. 19

Adjusting the Pitch of the Sound (Master Tuning) .............................................................................19

Changing the Volume Balance in Dual Play ........................................................................................20

Changing the Depth of the Reverb ........................................................................................................ 20

Connecting to Audio Equipment............................................................................21

About the Jacks.........................................................................................................................................21

Making the Connections.......................................................................................................................... 21

Connecting to MIDI Devices....................................................................................22

About the MIDI Connectors ...................................................................................................................22

Making the Connections.......................................................................................................................... 22

Cautions when Connecting an External MIDI Device........................................................................ 23

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................25

Demo Song List........................................................................................................26

MIDI Implementation................................................................................................28

Main Specifications..................................................................................................29

Functions Assigned to the Keyboard ....................................................................30

Index..........................................................................................................................31

Information ...............................................................................................................32

9

Before You Play

Connecting the AC Adaptor

NOTE

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

1. Connect the supplied AC adaptor and AC cord.

fig.00-02

AC cord

AC adaptor

2. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC In connector

on the rear panel.

3. As shown in the diagram, loop the AC adaptor

cord around the cord stay to fasten it in place.

fig.00-01

Rear

Connecting Pedals

1. Connect the supplied pedals to one of the pedal

jacks.

fig.00-03

Damper Soft

Pedal

Pedal switch
(DP Series)

When connected to the Damper jack, the pedal can be
used as a damper pedal.
When connected to Soft, the pedal can be used as a soft
pedal.

NOTE

Unplugging a pedal cord from the unit while the power is on
may cause the pedal’s effect to be applied without stopping.
The power of the F-90 must be turned off before inserting or
removing a pedal cord.

DC In 9V

4. Plug the AC cord into a power outlet.

NOTE

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

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

Installing the Music Stand

1. Assemble the music stand as shown in the

diagram.

fig.00-10

Damper Pedal

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

Soft Pedal

This pedal is used to make the sound softer.
Playing with the soft pedal depressed produces a sound that
is not as strong as when otherwise played with the
equivalent strength. This is the same function as the left
pedal of an acoustic piano.
Some tones are affected less than others.

NOTE

By obtaining a second pedal, you can then use two pedals
simultaneously. If you wish to purchase the optional pedal
(DP Series), please contact the dealer where you purchased
the F-90.

NOTE

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

10

Before You Play

Turning On the Power

NOTE

Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to
your various devices in the order specified. By turning on
devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction
and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

1. Turn the [Volume] knob completely to the left to

lower the volume to the minimum level.

fig.00-04

Volume

MaxMin

2. Push the [Power] switch to turn on the F-90.

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

Adjust the volume to obtain the proper volume level.

fig.00-05

Power

Lower position

Adjusting the Volume

1. Use the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall

volume level.

fig.00-07

Volume

MaxMin

Connecting Headphones (Sold Separately)

The F-90 features two headphone jacks. This allows two
people to listen through headphones simultaneously, making
it very useful for lessons and when performing piano pieces
for four hands. Additionally, this allows you to play without
having to worry about bothering others around you, even at
night.

fig.00-08

ON

NOTE

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

■ Turning Off the Power

1. Turn the [Volume] knob completely to the left to

lower the volume to the minimum level.

fig.00-04

Volume

MaxMin

2. Push the [Power] switch to turn off the F-90.

fig.00-06

Power

Upper position

1. Turn the [Volume] knob to lower the volume to

the minimum level.

2. Connect the headphones to either of the

headphone jacks.

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

volume level.

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

Use Stereo headphones (stereo miniature phone type).

OFF

11

Listening to the Demo Songs

b

The F-90 comes with sixty demo songs.

Playing/Stopping the Demo Songs

fig.01-01

Reverb DemoStringsOrganE.Piano

Piano

Harpsi-

chord

Variation

Dual Balance

Key Touch

1, 2

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

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

2. To stop the demo song playback, press the [Demo] button to

make the indicator go out.

The demo song playback will stop.

■ Selecting a Song for Playback

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

1. While holding down the [Demo] button, and press the key

For more on song list,
please refer to “Demo
Song List” (p. 26).

NOTE

It is not possible to change
the tempo of a demo song.

NOTE

If you press the [Demo]

utton while the

metronome is sounding (p.

15), the metronome will
stop sounding. It is not
possible to sound the
metronome while a demo
song is playing.

that corresponds to the demo song you wish to hear.

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

fig.01-05

When you start playback of

Variation

Dual Balance

Volume

MaxMin

123546789

A0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1B0 C2 C3 C5 G5 C8

Reverb

Piano

10

1112131415 161718

Harpsi­chord

DemoStringsOrganE.Piano

Variation

Key Touch

Dual Balance

19

242526

22

232120

. . .

••• •••

27

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

2. To stop the demo song playback, press the [Demo] button to

Demo

Key Touch

the demo songs by pressing
the [Demo] button,
playback always starts with
the first demo song.

Power

55

53

54

60

58

595756

12

make the indicator go out.

The demo song playback will stop.

Playing the Keyboard

Selecting the Instrument Sound You Wish to Play

The F-90 allows you to play using ten different sound including piano.

You can select the tones using the five tone buttons; two tones are assigned
to each button. You can switch the two tones assigned to each button by
pressing the [Variation] button to switch this on and off.

Tone button [Variation] button

Piano Grand Piano Bright Piano
E.Piano Stage Rhodes Electric Piano
Harpsichord Harpsichord Organ Flute
Organ Pipe Organ Rotary Organ
Strings Strings Choir

When the F-90 is turned on, the tone is reset to Grand Piano.

fig.02-01

Reverb DemoStringsOrganE.Piano

Piano

Harpsi-

chord

1 2

1. Press any Tone button.

The indicator on the selected button lights up.

OFF (dark)

Variation

Dual Balance

[Variation] button

ON (lit)

Key Touch

2. You can select tones by switching the [Variation] button on

(indicator lit) and off (indicator off).

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

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

13

Playing the Keyboard

b

Layering Two Instrument Sounds (Dual Play)

You can hold down one Tone button and press another Tone button to layer
two sounds for playing together.

This function is called “Dual Play.”

Example: Combining Piano and Strings

fig.02-02

Reverb DemoStringsOrganE.Piano

Piano

Harpsi-

chord

Variation

Dual Balance

Key Touch

1

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

button.

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

strings will play.
The [Variation] button indicator now indicates the selected tone button’s

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

tone.

2. To exit Dual Play, press either Tone button.

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

You can adjust the volume

alance between the two
selected tones in Dual Play.
For details, refer to

“Changing the Volume
Balance in Dual Play” (p.

20).
When the power is turned
on, the sound of the left
tone button is set to be
louder.

14

Adding Reverberation to Sounds (Reverb Effect)

You can apply a reverb effect to the notes you play on the keyboard.
Applying reverb adds pleasing reverberation to what you play, so it sounds
almost as if you were playing in a concert hall.

When the power is turned on, the reverb effect will be cancelled.

fig.02-03

Playing the Keyboard

Reverb DemoStringsOrganE.Piano

Piano

Harpsi-

chord

Variation

Dual Balance

Key Touch

1, 2

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

lighted.

The reverb effect is applied to the sound.

2. Pressing the [Reverb] button once more turns off the

button’s indicator and cancels the reverb effect.

Sounding the Metronome

Here’s how you can make use of the metronome.

fig.02-04

Reverb DemoStringsOrganE.Piano

Piano

Harpsi-

chord

Variation

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

20).

Dual Balance

Key Touch

1, 2

1. Pressing the [ (Metronome)] button starts the metronome’s

sound.

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

2. To stop the metronome, press the [ (Metronome)] button,

extinguishing its indicator.

15

Playing the Keyboard

■ Changing the Metronome Tempo

To change the tempo, specify the numerical values by pressing the keys to
which the numbers 0–9 or +/- are assigned.

You can set a tempo in the range of 20–250.

Example: Specifying a Tempo of 96

fig.02-05

Demo

Key Touch

The fourth C key from the left (C4)

Reverb DemoStringsOrganE.Piano

Piano Variation

Variation

Dual Balance

Harpsi­chord

Dual Balance

Key Touch

1234567890

Enter

1. Hold down the [ (Metronome)] button and press the “9”

and “6” keys in that order, then press the “Enter” key.

Using the “tempo setting
sheet” included with the F­90 makes it easier to grasp
the values assigned to each
key. For details, refer to

“Applying the Tempo
Setting Sheet” (p. 8).

The metronome tempo switches to 96.

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

Increasing and Decreasing the Tempo One Count at a Time

fig.02-06

Increase
the tempo

Press

Variation

Dual Balance

While holding down the [ (Metronome)] button

Demo

Key Touch

Decrease

the tempo

1. While holding down the [ (Metronome)] button, press C

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

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

16

While holding down the [ (Metronome)] button, also hold down C or
D to change the tempo continuously.

You can change the tempo by pressing any C or D key.

■ Changing the Beat of the Metronome

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

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

fig.02-07

Playing the Keyboard

Variation

Dual Balance

Volume

MaxMin

Reverb

Piano Variation

Harpsi-

chord

Dual Balance

DemoStringsOrganE.Piano

Key Touch

Demo

Key Touch

02346

1. Hold down the [ (Metronome)] button and press the key

to which the beat is assigned.

■ Adjusting the Volume

You can adjust the volume of the metronome to any of five possible levels.
The setting is at “3” when the power is turned on.

fig.02-08

Increase the metronome

12345

Reverb DemoStringsOrganE.Piano

Piano

Harpsi-

chord

volume

Variation

Dual Balance

Key Touch

While holding down...

Press

1. Hold down the [ (Metronome)] button and press one of

the Tone buttons.

The Tone button indicator will blink to indicate the current volume, when
press and hold the [ (Metronome)] button.

17

Some Handy Functions

Changing the Keyboard’s Touch

You can change the touch sensitivity, or response of the keys.
The setting is at “Medium” when the F-90 is powered up.

fig.03-01

Reverb DemoStringsOrganE.Piano

Piano Variation

1. Hold down the [ (Metronome)] button and

press the [Demo] button.

The [ (Metronome)] button, [Demo] button and the
tone button for the currently selected value flash.

2. Press any Tone button.

The pressed button’s indicator blinks.

Tone

button

Piano Fixed Notes are sounded at an

E.Piano Light Fortissimo (ff) can be ob-

Harpsi-

chord

Touch

Sensitivity

Key Touch

Dual Balance

While holding down... Press

Descriptions

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

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

Disabling Buttons (Panel Lock)

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

fig.03-02

Piano

While holding down...

1. Before you switch on the power, turn the volume

down all the way by rotating the [Volume] knob.

2. While holding down the [Piano] button, press

the [Power] switch to turn on the power.

3. Adjust the volume.

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

4. By turning the power off and then on once again,

the keyboard returns to its normal status with
Panel Lock cancelled.

Power

Turn the power ON

Harpsi­chord

Organ Heavy Fortissimo (ff) can be ob-

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

Medium This is the most natural

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

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

3. Press the [ (Metronome)] button or the [Demo]

button.

The button’s indicator returns to its previous state.

18

Some Handy Functions

Transposing without Changing Your Keyboard Fingering (Key Transpose)

You can transpose the key of a performance without having
to shift the position of your fingers on the keyboard.

This feature is called “Key Transpose.”
In situations such as when providing accompaniment to a

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

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

fig.03-03

Variation

Dual Balance

Volume

MaxMin

Reverb

Piano Variation

Harpsi­chord

Dual Balance

C2~B2

Demo

Key Touch

DemoStringsOrganE.Piano

Key Touch

Adjusting the Pitch of the Sound (Master Tuning)

In situations such as when playing ensemble with other
instruments, you can tune the F-90’s reference pitch to the
pitch of another instrument. The reference pitch generally
refers to the pitch of the note that’s played when you finger
the middle A key.

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

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

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

fig.7-06

Variation

Dual Balance

Demo

Variation

Key Touch

Dual Balance

Demo

Key Touch

1. While holding down the [Variation] button and

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

Use the C2-B2 notes to select the tonic.

2. To return to the normal pitch, while holding

down the [Variation] button and [Demo] button,
press the C2 key.

<Ex.>

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

fig.03-04

C2 B2

Variation

Dual Balance

While holding down two buttons...

NOTE

The transposition setting is effective only on sounds
performed on the F-90’s keyboard. This setting is not
effective on tones from external MIDI messages played on
the F-90.

Demo

Key Touch

E2

Press

C4~D#4

■ Lowering/ raising the

Reference Pitch

1. While holding down the [Variation] button and

[Demo] button, press the “C4” note to lower the
reference pitch, or the “D4” note to raise it.

fig.7-07.e

C4

Raise
the pitch

D4

Press

Lower
the pitch

Variation

Dual Balance

Demo

Key Touch

While holding down two buttons...

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

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

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

19

Some Handy Functions

■ Setting the Reference Pitch to

440.0 Hz

1. While holding down the [Variation] button and

[Demo] button, press the “C 4” key on the
keyboard.

fig.7-08.e

Variation

Dual Balance

While holding down two buttons...

Demo

Key Touch

The reference pitch will be set to 440.0 Hz. This is the
most commonly used setting. The A4 (Middle A) key
will sound at 440.0 Hz.

C#4

Press

■ Setting the Reference Pitch to

442.0 Hz

1. While holding down the [Variation] button and

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

fig.7-09.e

Variation

Dual Balance

While holding down two buttons

Demo

Key Touch

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

D#4

Press

Changing the Volume Balance in Dual Play

You can change the volume balance between the two layered
sounds in Dual Play (p. 14).
When the keyboard is turned on, the volume balance is set to
that the tone assigned to the left Tone button sounds louder
of the two selected tones.
This setting remains in effect until the keyboard’s power is
turned off.

fig.5-04.e

The tone assigned

to the left Tone button

sounds louder

Reverb DemoStringsOrganE.Piano

Harpsi-

Piano Variation

chord

The tone assigned
to the left Tone button
sounds quieter

1. \While holding down the [Variation] button, press

the [ (Metronome)] button.

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

2. Press any Tone button.

The pressed button’s indicator blinks.

Tone

Description

button

Piano Of the two selected tones, the tone assigned to

the left Tone button sounds louder.

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

the left Tone button sounds somewhat louder.

Harpsi­chord

The two selected tones are played at the same
volume.

Organ Of the two selected tones, the tone assigned to

the left Tone button sounds somewhat quiet­er.

Strings Of the two selected tones, the tone assigned to

the left Tone button sounds quieter.

3. Press the [ (Metronome)] button or the

[Variation] button.

The button’s indicator returns to its previous state.
You can also return to the previous state by pressing the

[Demo] button.

Changing the Depth of the Reverb

The depth of the reverb effect (p. 15) can be adjusted.
There are five levels of depth from which to choose.
This is set to “3” when the power is turned on.

fig.7-15.e

More strongly

12345

Reverb DemoStringsOrganE.Piano

While holding
down...

Piano Variat ion

Harpsi-

chord

Press

1. Holding down the [Reverb] button, press any

Tone button.

■ Checking the depth of the

Reverb Effect

reverb

Dual Balance

Key Touch

20

Press

Dual Balance

While

holding down...

Key Touch

Press

1. Press and hold the [Reverb] button.

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

Connecting to Audio Equipment

Read this chapter if you wish to connect the F-90 to an audio
device.
By connecting the F-90 with an audio device, you can listen
to the sound of the F-90 through the speakers of the audio
device, or record your performance onto a cassette tape or
other recording media.

About the Jacks

fig.8-01

)

RL (Mono

Out In

MIDI

Input

Output Jacks

Use audio cables (sold separately) to connect the F-90 to an
audio device so that the sound of the F-90 can be hear from
the speakers of the audio device, or so that your performance
can be recorded on a cassette tape or other recording media.

Input Jacks

You can use audio cables (sold separately) to connect another
audio producing device to the F-90, and hear its sound
through the speakers of the F-90.

RL (Mono

Output

)

NOTE

Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to
your various devices in the order specified. By turning on
devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction
and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

■ Listening to the F-90 through the

speakers of an audio device, or
recording a performance onto a
cassette tape or other media

fig.8-02

Input R/L

(Line In, Aux In)

F-90

Out In

MIDI

RL (Mono

Input

)

RL (Mono

Output

)

1. Turn on the power to the F-90.

2. Turn on the power to the connected equipment.

3. Adjust the volume.

Making the Connections

NOTE

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

1. Turn the volume down completely on all

equipment.

2. Turn off the F-90 and any other devices to be

connected.

3. Use audio cables (sold separately) to connect the

other device to the F-90.

NOTE

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

90.

NOTE

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

Recording procedure

1. Connect the F-90 and the audio device.

2. Start recording on the connected audio device.

3. Begin playing on the F-90.

4. When you finish playing, stop recording.

■ Listening to the sound of an audio

device through the speakers of the
F-90

fig.8-03

Output R/L

(Line Out)

F-90

)

RL (Mono

Out In

MIDI

Input

1. Turn on the power to the connected equipment.

2. Turn on the power to the F-90.

3. Adjust the volume.

NOTE

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

RL (Mono

Output

)

21

Connecting to MIDI Devices

Read this chapter if you wish to connect the F-90 to an
external MIDI device.

If the F-90 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, such as one
from the MT series, you can record your performance on the
MIDI sequencer. The rich variety of sounds built into the MT
series sequencer can be played from the keyboard of the F-90.

About MIDI

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

The F-90 is equipped with MIDI connectors to allow
such exchange of performance data with external
equipment and devices. Connecting the keyboard to
other devices with these connectors provides you with
an even greater variety of ways to use your keyboard.

About the MIDI Connectors

fig.8-01.e

Making the Connections

NOTE

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

1. Turn the volume down completely on all

equipment.

2. Turn off the F-90 and any other devices to be

connected.

3. Use the optional MIDI cable to connect the MIDI

connector on the external MIDI device to the
MIDI connector on the F-90.

Take a look at the connection examples.

4. Turn on the power to all equipment.

5. Adjust the volume.

6. You should also make the following settings as

needed.

For details on making MIDI-related settings for the
F-90, refer to p. 23 through p. 24.

Out In

MIDI connectors on the rear panel

MIDI

MIDI In Connector

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

MIDI messages sent from connected external equipment will
be received here. As a result, the F-90 will produce sound,
change tones, or perform other operations.

MIDI Out Connector

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

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

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

fig.8-02.e

Sequencer

Out

In

MIDI

F-90

)

RL (Mono

Out In

MIDI

* The MT-80s/90s has no MIDI Out connector.

Input

Connection Examples: Connecting to a MIDI sound module

fig.8-03.e

Sound Module

MIDI
OUTTHRU IN

RL (Mono

Output

)

F-90

Out In

MIDI

RL (Mono

Input

)

RL (Mono

Output

)

22

Connecting to MIDI Devices

Cautions when Connecting an External MIDI Device

Here we will explain the “Local On/Off” and “Omni On/
Off” settings that you need to be aware of when connecting
the F-90 to an external MIDI device.

■ Disconnecting the F-90’s

keyboard and internal sound
generator (Local On/Off)

When the F-90 is connected to a MIDI sequencer or the like,
set it to Local Off.

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

fig.8-04.e

(1)

Local On

Sequencer

MIDI
Sound
Generator

MIDI

IN

MIDI
OUT

OUT

MIDI

IN

Memory

■ Switching Local On/Off

Local On is set when the power is switched on.

1. While holding down the [Variation] button and

[Demo] button, the “C8” note to turn the setting
On, or press the “B7” note to turn the setting Off.

fig.8-07.e

Variation

Dual Balance

If the F-90 is connected to a Roland MT series (except MT­80s/90s), it is not necessary to make the Local Off setting.
When the power is turned on, the MT series will transmit a
Local Off message. If you turn the power on in the order of
first the F-90 and then the MT series, the F-90 will
automatically be set to Local Off.

Demo

Key Touch

Power

Local Off

Local On

Each note played

is sounded twice

This sets it to Local On:

fig.8-05.e

Local On

This sets it to Local Off:

fig.8-06.e

Local Off

Sound is emitted

Sound Generator

No sound produced

Sound Generator

(2)

Thru function On

■ Receiving on all MIDI channels

(Omni On/Off)

When set to Omni On, the F-90 will sound as a result of
received MIDI messages, no matter which channel the
messages arrive on.

When set to Omni Off, the F-90 will recognize only the
messages that arrive on the MIDI channel that has been
selected, as explained under “Set the MIDI Channel.”

■ Switching Omni On/Off

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

1. Hold down the [Variation] button and [Demo]

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

fig.8-08.e

Variation

Dual Balance

Demo

Key Touch

Power

NOTE

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

Omni Off

Omni On

23

Connecting to MIDI Devices

■ Set the MIDI Channel

MIDI features sixteen MIDI channels, numbered 1–16.
The connected devices must be set to use the same MIDI
channels, otherwise no sound will be produced.

In a setup where you wish to play the F-90 and also have
another MIDI-equipped instrument or sound module play
the same notes, you should first set the channel used for
reception on your external device to the same channel that
you have the F-90 set to use for transmission.
Upon power-up, the F-90 is set to Omni On (p. 23). This
means that if you are using a MIDI keyboard or MIDI
sequencer to play the F-90’s tones, messages will be received
on all channels, regardless of any MIDI channel settings. If
you want to receive only on a specific channel that a
connected MIDI device will be using, switch the F-90 to
Omni Off, then set the MIDI channel.

When the F-90 is turned on, Channel “1” is selected.

1. While holding down the [Variation], and [Demo]

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

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

fig.8-09.e

Variation

Dual Balance

2

1

4

5

3

MIDI Channel

Demo

Key Touch

Power

11

9

7

14

16

13

10

12

15

8

6

24

Troubleshooting

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

Case Cause/What to do

The piano cannot be
switched on

No sound is produced

Only One Tone Plays in
Dual Play

Demo songs do not play
Metronome does not

sound
Buttons do not function
Keyboard sound does not

change
Two sounds are pro-

duced when the keyboard
is played

The pitch of the keyboard
sounds incorrect

The pedals are not func­tioning, or function inter­mittently

Sound is distorted

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

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

Is the [Volume] knob set to
the minimum position? (p. 11)

Are the headphones connect­ed? (p. 11)

Is Local On/Off set to “Off”?
(p. 23)

Is the speaker cable properly
connected? (p. 6)

Depending on the setting for
volume balance, and the par­ticular selection of tones you
make, certain tones may be
difficult to hear when layered.
Try adjusting volume balance
(p. 20).

Is Panel Lock on? (p. 18)

Is the keyboard in Dual Play
mode? (p. 14)

Is the Master Tuning setting
correct? (p. 19)

Is the Key Transpose setting
correct? (p. 19)

Are the pedals connected
properly? (p. 10)

Raising the volume too high
may distort the sound. Adjust
the volume level with the
[Volume] knob. (p. 11)

On an acoustic piano, notes in
the upper one and a half oc­taves of the keyboard contin­ue to sound until they decay
naturally, regardless of the
damper pedal. There is a dif­ference in the timbre as well.
Roland pianos faithfully sim­ulate such characteristics of
the acoustic piano. On the F­90, the range that is unaffect­ed by the damper pedal will
change depending on the Key
Transpose setting.

Case Cause/What to do

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

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

Bass notes sound wrong/
buzzing or vibration oc­curs

high volume. To minimize
such unwanted resonance,
please observe the follow­ing:

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

- Reduce the volume.

- Increase the distance
from the object that is
resonating.

If you can hear the problem
in the headphones:

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

When the F-90 is connected to an external
device

Is the power to all equipment
turned on?

Are the connections between
F-90 and the MIDI sequencer

No sound is produced

Strange sounds (or two
sounds) are produced
when the F-90 is played

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

or the other external devices
correct? (p. 21, p. 22)

Is the MIDI channel setting
correct? (p. 24)

Is the Omni On/Off setting
correct? (p. 23)

With the sequencer’s “Thru”
function on, the same notes
may be sounded twice. Set the
F-90 to Local off (p. 23).

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

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Demo Song List

→ “Listening to the Demo Songs” (p. 12)

Variation

Demo

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

Power

60

58

595756

••• •••

27

Key Touch

55

53

54

Dual Balance

Volume

MaxMin

123546789

A0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1B0 C2 C3 C5 G5 C8

Reverb

Piano Variation

10

1112131415 161718

Harpsi-

chord

DemoStringsOrganE.Piano

Key Touch

Dual Balance

19

242526

22

232120

. . .

No. Key Song Name Composer Copyright

1 A0 1ére Arabesque C. Debussy © 1995 Roland Corporation
2 Bb0 Sonate für Klavier No. 15 W. A. Mozart © 1996 Roland Corporation
3 B0 1ère Gymnopédie E. Satie © 1997 Roland Corporation
4 C1 Golliwog’s Cake walk C. Debussy © 1995 Roland Corporation
5 Db1 Liebesträume III F. Liszt © 2001 Roland Corporation
6 D1 Je te veux E. Satie © 1997 Roland Corporation
7 Eb1 Étude, op.10-3 F. Chopin © 2001 Roland Corporation
8 E1 Clair de Lune C. Debussy © 1998 Roland Corporation

9 F1 Valse, op.64-1 F. Chopin © 2001 Roland Corporation
10 F#1 Fantaisie-Impromptu F. Chopin © 2001 Roland Corporation
11 G1 An der schönen, blauen Donau J. Strauss © 1996 Roland Corporation
12 Ab1 Auf Flügeln des Gesanges F. Mendelsshon © 1996 Roland Corporation
13 A1 Mazurka No.5 F. Chopin © 1995 Roland Corporation
14 Bb1 Étude, op.25-1 F. Chopin © 1995 Roland Corporation
15 B1 Étude, op.10-5 F. Chopin © 2001 Roland Corporation
16 C2 Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum C. Debussy © 1995 Roland Corporation
17 Db2 Grande Valse Brillante F. Chopin © 1995 Roland Corporation
18 D2 La prière d’une Vierge T. Badarzewska © 1996 Roland Corporation
19 Eb2 Course en Troïka P. Tchaikovsky © 1996 Roland Corporation
20 E2 To The Spring E. Grieg © 1996 Roland Corporation
21 F2 Valse, op.64-2 F. Chopin © 1996 Roland Corporation
22 F#2 Radetzky Marsch J. Strauss © 1996 Roland Corporation
23 G2 Träumerei R. Schumann © 1996 Roland Corporation
24 Ab2 Moments Musicaux III F. Schubert © 1996 Roland Corporation
25 A2 Prélude, op.28-15 F. Chopin © 1996 Roland Corporation
26 Bb2 The harmonious blacksmith G. Handel © 1996 Roland Corporation

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Demo Song List

No. Key Song Name Composer Copyright

27 B2 Ungarische Tänze V J. Brahms © 1996 Roland Corporation
28 C3 Türkischer Marsch L. v. Beethoven © 1996 Roland Corporation
29 Db3 Nocturne No.2 F. Chopin © 1996 Roland Corporation
30 D3 Frühlingslied F. Mendelsshon © 1996 Roland Corporation
31 Eb3 Präludium J. S. Bach © 1996 Roland Corporation
32 E3 Jägerlied F. Mendelsshon © 1996 Roland Corporation
33 F3 Menuet Antique M. Ravel © 1996 Roland Corporation
34 F#3 Für Elise L. v. Beethoven © 1996 Roland Corporation
35 G3 Türkischer Marsch W. A. Mozart © 1996 Roland Corporation
36 Ab3 Ständchen F. Schubert © 1996 Roland Corporation
37 A3 Humoreske A. Dvorjak © 1996 Roland Corporation
38 Bb3 Blumenlied G. Lange © 1996 Roland Corporation
39 B3 Alpenglöckchen T. Oesten © 1996 Roland Corporation
40 C4 Menuett G dur L. v. Beethoven © 1996 Roland Corporation
41 Db4 Venezianisches Gondellied F. Mendelsshon © 1996 Roland Corporation
42 D4 Alpenabendröte T. Oesten © 1996 Roland Corporation
43 Eb4 Farewell to the Piano L. v. Beethoven © 1996 Roland Corporation
44 E4 Brautchor W. Wagner © 1996 Roland Corporation
45 F4 Battle of Waterloo W. Anderson © 1996 Roland Corporation
46 F#4 Wiener Marsch C. Czerny © 1996 Roland Corporation
47 G4 Le Coucou L. C. Daquin © 1996 Roland Corporation
48 Ab4 Menuett G dur J. S. Bach © 1992 Roland Corporation
49 A4 Spinnerlied A. Ellmenreich © 1996 Roland Corporation
50 Bb4 Gavotte F. Gossec © 1996 Roland Corporation
51 B4 Heidenröslein G. Lange © 1996 Roland Corporation
52 C5 Zigeuner Tanz H. Lichner © 1996 Roland Corporation
53 Db5 La Cinquantaine G. Marie © 1996 Roland Corporation
54 D5 Csikos Post H. Necke © 1996 Roland Corporation
55 Eb5 Dolly’s Dreaming Awakening T. Oesten © 1996 Roland Corporation
56 E5 La Violette L. Streabbog © 1996 Roland Corporation
57 F5 Fröhlicher Landmann R. Schumann © 1996 Roland Corporation
58 F#5 Sonatine op.36-1 M. Clementi © 1996 Roland Corporation
59 G5 Sonatine op.20-1 F. Kuhlau © 1996 Roland Corporation
60 Ab5 Sonatine No.5 L. v. Beethoven © 1996 Roland Corporation

* All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is

a violation of applicable laws.

* No data for the internal songs that is played will be output from MIDI OUT connector.

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MIDI Implementati on

DIGITAL PIANO
Model F-90

Basic
Channel

Mode

Note
Number :

Velocity

After
Touch

Pitch Bend

Control
Change

Function...

Default
Changed

Default
Messages
Altered

True Voice
Note ON

Note OFF
Key's

Ch's

100, 101

6, 38

11
64
66
67
91

MIDI Implementation Chart

Transmitted Recognized Remarks

1
1–16

Mode 1
x

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

15–113

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

O
x 8n v=64

x
x

x
O

7

x
x

O

x

O
O
O

1
1–16

Mode 1
OMNI ON/OFF

0–127
15–113

O
x

x
x

x
O

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

Date : May. 1, 2001

Version : 1.00

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

Prog
Change

: True Number

System Exclusive

System
Common

System
Real Time

Aux
Message

: Song Pos
: Song Sel
: Tune

: Clock
: Commands

: All sound off
:

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

Notes

Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY
Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY

984

* A separate publication titled “MIDI Implementation” is also available. It provides complete details concerning the way MIDI

has been implemented on this unit. If you should require this publication (such as when you intend to carry out byte-level
programming), please contact the nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor.

O (0...53)

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

O
x

x
x

x
x

x
x
x
x
O
x

*1 This message can affect only MIDI notes.

Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO
Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO

O (0–127)

0...53

O
x

x
x

x
x

x
O
O
O (123–127)
O
x

O : Yes

X : No

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Main Specifications

F-90: Roland Digital Piano

<Keyboard>
Keyboard

88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action Keyboard)

Touch Sensitivity

Light, Medium, Heavy, Fixed

Keyboard Mode

Whole
Dual (adjustable volume balance)

<Sound Generator>
Maximum Polyphony

64 voices

Tones

10 (Grand Piano, Bright Piano, Stage Rhodes, Electric
Piano, Harpsichord, Pipe Organ, Rotary Organ, Organ
Flute, Strings, Choir)

Effects

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

Key Transposition

-6 to +5 (semitone steps)

Master Tuning

415.3 Hz to 466.2 Hz (0.1 Hz steps)

<Metronome>

<Others>
Demo Songs

60

Connectors

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

Power Supply

DC 9 V (AC Adaptor)

Power Consumption

2,000 mA

Dimensions (without the music stand)

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

Weight

36 kg / 79 lbs 6 oz

Accessories

Owner’s Manual
AC Adaptor
AC Cord
Music Stand
Pedal
Cover

Beat

0, 2, 3, 4, 6

Volume

5 levels

Tempo

Quarter note = 20 to 250

<Speakers>

12 cm x 2

<Rated Power Output>

5 W x 2

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

or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior
notice.

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Functions Assigned to the Keyboard

Functions for Metronome

Variation

Dual Balance

Volume

MaxMin

-

Reverb

+

Harpsi­chord

Piano Variat ion

-

DemoStringsOrganE.Piano

Key Touch

Dual Balance

+

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

Other Functions

Variation

Dual Balance

Demo

Key Touch

Key Touch

+

-

Demo

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

Decrease
the tempo

(-)

+

-

C4 C5 C6 C8C3C2C1

-

+

Enter

+

-

+

-

C7

Specifying the Tempo (p. 16)Changing the Beat (p. 17)

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

Increase

the tempo

(+)

Power

Volume

MaxMin

Reverb

Piano Variat ion

Harpsi­chord

DemoStringsOrganE.Piano

Key Touch

Dual Balance

Power

C4 C5 C6 C7 C8C3C2C1

Omni On/Off (p. 23)

Local On/Off (p. 23)

Key T ranspose

(p. 19)

Master T uning

(p. 19)

Setting the MIDI Channel

(p. 24)

30

Index

440.0 Hz ...................................................................................... 20

442.0 Hz ...................................................................................... 20

A

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

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

Audio Equipment .....................................................................21

B

Beat ............................................................................................. 17

C

Connecting

Audio Equipment ...............................................................21

MIDI Devices ......................................................................22

D

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

Demo Song .......................................................................... 12, 26

Dual Play ............................................................................. 14, 20

H

Headphones .............................................................................. 11

I

Input Jacks ................................................................................. 21

K

Key Transpose ........................................................................... 19

Keyboard’s Touch .................................................................... 18

L

Local On/Off ............................................................................. 23

M

Master Tuning ........................................................................... 19

Metronome ................................................................................ 15

Beat .......................................................................................17

Tempo .................................................................................. 16

Volume ................................................................................ 17

[ (Metronome)] Button .......................................................15

MIDI ........................................................................................... 22

MIDI Channel ........................................................................... 24

MIDI Devices .............................................................................22

MIDI In Connector ...................................................................22

MIDI Out Connector ................................................................ 22

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

O

Omni On/Off ............................................................................ 23

Output Jacks .............................................................................. 21

P

Panel Lock ................................................................................. 18

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

Playback ..................................................................................... 12

Power .........................................................................................11

[Power] Switch ..........................................................................11

R

Reference Pitch .......................................................................... 19

[Reverb] Button ......................................................................... 15

Reverb Effect ............................................................................. 15

Changing the Depth of the Reverb .................................. 20

S

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

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

T

Tempo ........................................................................................ 16

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

Tone ............................................................................................ 13

Tone Button ............................................................................... 13

Touch Sensitivity ......................................................................18

Transpose ...................................................................................19

Tuning ........................................................................................ 19

V

[Variation] Button ..................................................................... 13

Volume .......................................................................................11

Volume Balance ........................................................................20

[Volume] Knob ..........................................................................11

For EU Countries

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

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

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

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

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

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

For Canada

NOTICE

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

AVIS

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

Information

Information

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

shown below.

AFRICA

AFRICA

EGYPT

Al Fanny Trading Office

9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany Street,
ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis,
Cairo 11341, EGYPT
TEL: [phone]

REUNION

Maison FO - YAM Marcel

25 Rue Jules Hermann,
Chaudron - BP79 97 491
Ste Clotilde Cedex,
REUNION ISLAND
TEL: [phone]

SOUTH AFRICA

That Other Music Shop
(PTY) Ltd.

11 Melle St., Braamfontein,
Johannesbourg, SOUTH AFRICA

P.O.Box 32918, Braamfontein 2017
Johannesbourg, SOUTH AFRICA
TEL: [phone]

Paul Bothner (PTY) Ltd.

17 Werdmuller Centre,
Main Road, Claremont 7708
SOUTH AFRICA

P.O.BOX 23032, Claremont 7735,
SOUTH AFRICA
TEL: [phone]

ASIA

CHINA

Roland Shanghai Electronics
Co.,Ltd.

5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road
Shanghai, CHINA
TEL: [phone]

Roland Shanghai Electronics
Co.,Ltd.

(BEIJING OFFICE)

10F. No.18 Anhuaxili
Chaoyang District, Beijing,
CHINA
TEL: [phone]

HONG KONG

Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.
Service Division

22-32 Pun Shan Street, Tsuen
Wan, New Territories,
HONG KONG
TEL: [phone]

INDIA

Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.

409, Nirman Kendra Mahalaxmi
Flats Compound Off. Dr. Edwin
Moses Road, Mumbai-400011,
INDIA
TEL: [phone]

INDONESIA

PT Citra IntiRama

J1. Cideng Timur No. 15J-150
Jakarta Pusat
INDONESIA
TEL: [phone]

KOREA

Cosmos Corporation

1461-9, Seocho-Dong,
Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA
TEL: [phone]

MALAYSIA

BENTLEY MUSIC SDN BHD

140 & 142, Jalan Bukit Bintang
55100 Kuala Lumpur,MALAYSIA
TEL: [phone]

PHILIPPINES

G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.

339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue
Makati, Metro Manila 1200,
PHILIPPINES
TEL: [phone]

SINGAPORE

Swee Lee Company

150 Sims Drive,
SINGAPORE 387381
TEL: [phone]

CRISTOFORI MUSIC PTE
LTD

Blk 3014, Bedok Industrial Park E,
#02-2148, SINGAPORE 489980
TEL: [phone]

TAIWAN

ROLAND TAIWAN
ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

Room 5, 9fl. No. 112 Chung Shan
N.Road Sec.2, Taipei, TAIWAN,
R.O.C.
TEL: [phone]

THAILAND

Theera Music Co. , Ltd.

330 Verng NakornKasem, Soi 2,

Bangkok 10100, THAILAND

TEL: [phone]

VIETNAM

Saigon Music

138 Tran Quang Khai St.,
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City
VIETNAM
TEL: [phone]

AUSTRALIA/
NEW ZEALAND

AUSTRALIA

Roland Corporation
Australia Pty., Ltd.

38 Campbell Avenue
Dee Why West. NSW 2099
AUSTRALIA
TEL: [phone]

NEW ZEALAND

Roland Corporation Ltd.

32 Shaddock Street, Mount Eden,
Auckland, NEW ZEALAND
TEL: [phone]

CENTRAL/LATIN
AMERICA

ARGENTINA

Instrumentos Musicales S.A.

Av.Santa Fe 2055
(1123) Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA
TEL: [phone]

BRAZIL

Roland Brasil Ltda

Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B
Parque Industrial San Jose
Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL
TEL: [phone]

COSTA RICA

JUAN Bansbach
Instrumentos Musicales

Ave.1. Calle 11, Apartado 10237,
San Jose, COSTA RICA
TEL: [phone]

CHILE

Comercial Fancy S.A.

Rut.: 96.919.420-1
Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor
Santiago - Centro, CHILE
TEL: [phone]

EL SALVADOR

OMNI MUSIC

75 Avenida Norte y Final
Alameda Juan Pablo ,
Edificio No.4010 San Salvador,
EL SALVADOR
TEL: [phone]

MEXICO

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

Av. Toluca No. 323, Col. Olivar
de los Padres 01780 Mexico D.F.
MEXICO
TEL: [phone]

PANAMA

SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A.

Boulevard Andrews, Albrook,
Panama City, REP. DE PANAMA
TEL: [phone]

PARAGUAY

Distribuidora De
Instrumentos Musicales

J.E. Olear y ESQ. Manduvira
Asuncion PARAGUAY
TEL: [phone]

URUGUAY

Todo Musica S.A.

Francisco Acuna de Figueroa 1771
C.P.: 11.800
Montevideo, URUGUAY
TEL: [phone]

VENEZUELA

Musicland Digital C.A.

Av. Francisco de Miranda,
Centro Parque de Cristal, Nivel
C2 Local 20 Caracas
VENEZUELA
TEL: [phone]

EUROPE

AUSTRIA

Roland Austria GES.M.B.H.

Siemensstrasse 4, P.O. Box 74,
A-6063 RUM, AUSTRIA
TEL: [phone]

BELGIUM/HOLLAND/
LUXEMBOURG

Roland Benelux N. V.

Houtstraat 3, B-2260, Oevel
(Westerlo) BELGIUM
TEL: [phone]

DENMARK

Roland Scandinavia A/S

Nordhavnsvej 7, Postbox 880,
DK-2100 Copenhagen
DENMARK
TEL: [phone]

FRANCE

Roland France SA

4, Rue Paul Henri SPAAK,
Parc de l'Esplanade, F 77 462 St.
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TEL: [phone]

FINLAND

Roland Scandinavia As,
Filial Finland

Lauttasaarentie 54 B
Fin-00201 Helsinki, FINLAND
TEL: [phone]

GERMANY

Roland Elektronische
Musikinstrumente HmbH.

Oststrasse 96, 22844 Norderstedt,
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TEL: [phone]

GREECE

STOLLAS S.A.
Music Sound Light

155, New National Road
Patras 26442, GREECE
TEL: [phone]

HUNGARY

Roland East Europe Ltd.

Warehouse Area ‘DEPO’ Pf.83
H-2046 Torokbalint, HUNGARY
TEL: [phone]

IRELAND

Roland Ireland

Audio House, Belmont Court,
Donnybrook, Dublin 4.
Republic of IRELAND
TEL: [phone]

ITALY

Roland Italy S. p. A.

Viale delle Industrie 8,
20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY
TEL: [phone]

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Kontor Norge

Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95
Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo
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POLAND

P. P. H. Brzostowicz

UL. Gibraltarska 4.
PL-03664 Warszawa POLAND
TEL: [phone]

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

Cais Das Pedras, 8/9-1 Dto
4050-465 PORTO
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FBS LINES

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TEL: [phone]

RUSSIA

MuTek

3-Bogatyrskaya Str. 1.k.l
107 564 Moscow, RUSSIA
TEL: [phone]

SPAIN

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de España, S. A.

Calle Bolivia 239, 08020
Barcelona, SPAIN
TEL: [phone]

SWEDEN

Roland Scandinavia A/S
SWEDISH SALES OFFICE

Danvik Center 28, 2 tr.
S-131 30 Nacka SWEDEN
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SWITZERLAND

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Landstrasse 5, Postfach,
CH-4452 Itingen,
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UKRAINE

TIC-TAC

Mira Str. 19/108
P.O. Box 180
295400 Munkachevo, UKRAINE
TEL: [phone]

UNITED KINGDOM

Roland (U.K.) Ltd.

Atlantic Close, Swansea
Enterprise Park, SWANSEA
SA7 9FJ,
UNITED KINGDOM
TEL: [phone]

MIDDLE EAST

BAHRAIN

Moon Stores

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

CYPRUS

Radex Sound Equipment Ltd.

17, Diagorou Street, Nicosia,
CYPRUS
TEL: [phone]

IRAN

MOCO, INC.

No.41 Nike St., Dr.Shariyati Ave.,
Roberoye Cerahe Mirdamad
Tehran, IRAN
TEL: [phone]

ISRAEL

Halilit P. Greenspoon &
Sons Ltd.

8 Retzif Ha'aliya Hashnya St.
Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL
TEL: [phone]

JORDAN

AMMAN Trading Agency

245 Prince Mohammad St.,
Amman 1118, JORDAN
TEL: [phone]

KUWAIT

Easa Husain Al Yousifi Est.

Abdullah Salem Street,
Safat, KUWAIT
TEL: [phone]

LEBANON

Chahine S.A.L.

Gerge Zeidan St., Chahine Bldg.,
Achrafieh, P.O.Box: 16-5857
Beirut, LEBANON
TEL: [phone]

QATAR

Al Emadi Co. (Badie Studio
& Stores)

P.O. Box 62,
Doha, QATAR
TEL: [phone]

SAUDI ARABIA

aDawliah Universal
Electronics APL

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

P.O.Box 2154, Alkhobar 31952
SAUDI ARABIA
TEL: [phone]

SYRIA

Technical Light & Sound
Center

Khaled Ebn Al Walid St.
Bldg. No. 47, P.O.BOX 13520,
Damascus, SYRIA
TEL: [phone]

TURKEY

Barkat muzik aletleri ithalat
ve ihracat Ltd Sti

Siraselviler Caddesi Siraselviler
Pasaji No:74/20
Taksim - Istanbul, TURKEY
TEL: [phone]

U.A.E.

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

Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg.,
No. 14, Grand Floor, Dubai, U.A.E.
TEL: [phone]

NORTH AMERICA

CANADA

Roland Canada Music Ltd.
(Head Office)

5480 Parkwood Way Richmond
B. C., V6V 2M4 CANADA
TEL: [phone]

Roland Canada Music Ltd.
(Toronto Office)

170 Admiral Boulevard
Mississauga On L5T 2N6
CANADA
TEL: [phone]

U. S. A.

Roland Corporation U.S.

5100 S. Eastern Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938,
U. S. A.
TEL: [phone]

As of December 1, 2002 (Roland)

This owner’s manual is printed on recycled paper.

02674912 ’03-1-A3-61N