Roland FP-2 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

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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.

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano FP-2.

Main Features

Stylish, Light, Compact Design

The refined design fits in anywhere; and since it is so lightweight and compact, it’s easy to take the instrument with you wherever you go.

Authentic Piano Performances

Features high-quality concert grand piano sounds and a Hammer Action keyboard that gives a more realistic piano touch by providing a heavier feel in the low end and a lighter feel in the upper notes.

In addition, the FP-2 is equipped with three pedal jacks and comes with a half-damper pedal capable of adjusting the depth of the resonance, combining to allow you to enjoy truly authentic piano performances.

Wide Variety of Tones For Use in Many Musical Genres and High-quality Effects

The FP-2 offers not just piano sounds, but over 50 different onboard sounds that can be used in a wide variety of musical styles.

You can also play Drum Sets with the instrument.

Additionally, the high-quality effects allow you to add more richness and expression to the sound.

“Session Partner” Lets You Enjoy Playing with a Session-Like Feel

Enjoy true session-like feel while performing along with a “rhythm” section built upon realistic-sounding “rhythms.”

You can specify the “rhythm” chord progression with your left hand, and create original chord progressions as well.

Experience a Variety of Performances with Dual and Split Functions

Layer two of the FP-2’s many internal tones, play with different tones assigned to the left and right sections of the keyboard, and enjoy many other possibilities in working with Performances.

Easy Recording Functions

You can easily record your own performances using simple button operations.

Includes USB Connector

Connect your computer to the FP-2’s USB connector and exchange MIDI data.

High-quality Speaker Provided

Enjoy listening to powerful, moving performances thanks to the high-quality speaker.

“Sound Control” and “Equalizer” for Enriched Sound

These functions allow you to correct discrepancies in the tone and adjust the tonal quality to create a fuller sound.

Copyright © 2003 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.

BLUE: NEUTRAL

BROWN: LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the 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

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.

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

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

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•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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• 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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•This unit should be used only with a rack or stand that is recommended by Roland (p. 9).

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•When using the unit with a rack or stand recommended by Roland, the rack or stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a rack or stand, you still need to make sure that any location you choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that will properly support the unit, and keep it from

wobbling.

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•Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may

use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

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

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•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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•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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•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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•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

•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.

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

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•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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•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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•DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a level that could cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to speakers or other system components

may result.

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•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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•This (FP-2) for use only with Roland stand FPS11A. Use with other stands is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.

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

the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire.

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

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• 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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•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.

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•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.

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• Disconnect the power cord.

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•Disconnect all cords coming from external devices.

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• Remove the music stand.

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•Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 8).

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

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•Should you remove screws for the stand or the music stand, make sure to put them in a safe place

out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

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In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2 and 3, please read and observe the following:

Power Supply

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•Do not 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 filter between this unit and the electrical outlet.

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

cause for concern.

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•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

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•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.

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

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

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•Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

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•When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, 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.

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

Maintenance

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•For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

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

Additional Precautions

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•Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer) once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

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

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

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

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

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

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•Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

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

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

Handling CD-ROMs

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•Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner.

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Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY .................................................	2
IMPORTANT NOTES............................................................	4
Panel Descriptions ..................................	6
Before You Play .....................................	8
Making Connections ..............................................................	8
Installing the Music Stand.....................................................	9
Using the stand .......................................................................	9
Connecting Pedals..................................................................	9
Turning the Power On and Off ..........................................	10
Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance.................	10
Connecting Headphones .....................................................	10
Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard ..........	11
Listening to Demo Songs.....................................................	11
Listening to Internal Songs .................................................	12
Playing Back All Songs Continuously
(All Song Play)................................................................	12
Listening to Each Part Separately ................................	13
Performing with a Variety of Sounds................................	14
Performing With Two Layered Tones (Dual Play)..........	15
Changing the Tone variations ......................................	15
Performing With Different Tones in the Left and Right
Sides of the Keyboard (Split Play) .....................................	16
Changing Tone Group and Tone Variation. ..............	17
Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point..........................	18
Changing the Volume Balance for Dual Play and
Split Play................................................................................	18
Changing the Keyboard’s Touch .......................................	19
Changing the Velocity When the Key Touch Is
Set to “Fixed” ..................................................................	20
Adding Reverberation to Sounds (The Reverb Effect) ...	21
Changing the Depth of Reverb Effect .........................	21
Adding a Variety Effects to the Sound..............................	22
Changing the Depth of Effect.......................................	22
Adding a Spinning Sound to Organ Tones
(Rotary Effect).................................................................	23
Transposing the Key of the Keyboard
(Key Transpose)....................................................................	24
Using the Metronome ..........................................................	25
Changing the Tempo .....................................................	25
Changing the Volume ...................................................	25
Boosting the Low-Frequency Range (Sound Control) ....	26
Changing the Tonal Quality (Equalizer)...........................	26
Chapter 2
Playing Along with Rhythms ................	27
What is Session Partner? .....................................................	27
Performing Along With Session Partner...........................	28
Changing the Volume ...................................................	28
Selecting Parts.................................................................	29
Selecting a Rhythm...............................................................	29
Changing a Rhythm’s Tempo.............................................	30
Selecting a Rhythm’s Chord Progression .........................	30
Performing With the Chord Progression Specified in the
Left Hand (Chord Progression off)....................................	31
Recording the Chord Progression
(Chord Progression).............................................................	32

Storing Settings (Setup) .......................................................	33
Selecting Stored Settings ...............................................	33
Chapter 3 Recording a Performance .....	34
Recording a Performance ....................................................	34
Recording a Performance Using Session Partner ......	35
Recording Selected Track buttons ...............................	36
Erasing Recorded Performances ........................................	37
Chapter 4 Other Functions ...................	38
How to Make Settings..........................................................	38
Changing How the Pedal Effects Are Applied ................	39
Changing How the Pedals Work .......................................	39
Changing the Effect Type....................................................	40
Setting the Part to Which Effects Are Added...................	41
Changing the Pitch of the Lower Tone in Octave Steps
(Octave Shift).........................................................................	41
Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches (Master Tuning) . 41
Adjusting the Tuning (Temperament) ..............................	42
Changing the Beat of Metronome ......................................	42
Setting the Intro and Ending On or Off.............................	43
Fixing a Set Chord Progression ..........................................	43
Setting the Root Note of the Chord Progression..............	43
Setting the Chord Display On or Off.................................	43
Changing the Equalizer Settings ........................................	44
Connecting to Audio Equipment .......................................	44
About the FP-2 Sound Generator.......................................	45
Connecting to the USB Connector .....................................	45
Connecting MIDI Devices ...................................................	46
Using the V-LINK function.................................................	49
Making the Settings for the USB Driver............................	50
Restoring the Settings to the Factory Condition
(Factory Reset) ......................................................................	50
Disabling Everything Except Piano Play (Panel Lock) ...	50
Appendices ..........................................	51
Troubleshooting......................................	51
Error Messages/Other Messages.............	53
Tone List .................................................	54
Rhythm Set List .......................................	56
Rhythm List.............................................	59
Chord Progression Pattern List ................	60
Chord Fingering List ................................	62
Internal Song List ....................................	66
Settings Stored in the Setup ....................	68
Easy Operation List .................................	69
Main Specifications .................................	72
Index......................................................	73

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Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

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1 [Volume] Knob

Adjusts the overall volume level (p. 10).

2 [Balance] Knob

Adjusts the volume balance of the Upper and Lower Tones in Dual Play and Split Play (p. 18).

3 [Reverb] Button

You can use this to add the characteristic reverberation of a concert hall to what you play (p. 21).

In addition, you can hold down this button while pressing [Effects] button to listen demo song (p. 11).

4 [Effects] Button

Use this to add a variety of different effects to the sound (p. 22).

By holding down this button and pressing the [Transpose] button, you can change the keyboard’s touch sensitivity (p. 19).

5 [Transpose] Button

Transposes the pitch of the keyboard (p. 24).

In addition, you can hold down this button while pressing [Split] button to store the selected functions and states of the buttons, and call up the stored settings (p. 33).

6 [Split] Button

Allows you to play different tones in the left and right sides of the keyboard (p. 16).

7 Tone Buttons

They are used to choose the kinds of sounds (Tone Groups) played by the keyboard (p. 14).

8 Display

Displays information such as the song number, Rhythm number, tempo, beat, and parameter settings values.

9 [Display] Button

Press this to change the Internal Song or tempo or Rhythm (p. 12, p. 25, p. 29).

Each time you press this button, the tempo, the Rhythm number, and the Song number will be displayed alternately.

In addition, you can hold down this button while pressing [-] button to make various different settings (p. 38 to p. 49).

10 [-] [+] Buttons

These two buttons are used to modify the values of a variety of settings.

Pressing both the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously returns the setting of a particular item or function to its original value.

11 [ (Metronome)] Button

Turns the internal metronome on and off (p. 25).

12 [Start/Stop] Button

Switches the Session Partner start or stop (p. 28).

13 [Part] Button

Switches the performance parts in Session Partner (p. 29).

14 [Chord Progression] Button

This turns the Session Partner chord progression on and off. When turned off, chords are specified in the left side of the keyboard (p. 31).

15 [Play/Stop] Button

Starts and stops playback of internal songs and recorded performances (p. 12).

Used for starting recording of performances (p. 34).

16 [Rec] Button

Puts the unit in the state whereby it is ready for recording performances (p. 34).

17 [Sound Control] Button

This produces a sound with greater brilliance (p. 26).

18 [Equalizer] Button

Switches the equalizer on or off (p. 26).

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Panel Descriptions

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Rear Panel

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1 USB(MIDI) Connector

Use this for connecting a computer to the FP-2 using a USB cable (p. 45).

2 MIDI Connectors

Used for connecting external MIDI devices and for sending and receiving MIDI messages (p. 46).

3 Pedal Jacks

Accepts connection of the supplied pedal (DP Series), or other suitable pedals (p. 9).

4 Line In Jacks

Provide input of the audio signals. Used for connecting audio equipment and other such devices (p. 44).

5 Line Out Jacks

Provide output of the audio signals. Also used for connecting audio equipment and other such devices (p. 44).

These allow you to play sounds from the FP-2 through other audio devices.

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6 [Speaker] Switch

This switch turns the internal speaker on/off (p. 44).

7 [Power] Switch

This switch turns the unit on/off (p. 10).

8 DC In Jack

Connect the supplied AC adaptor here (p. 8).

9 Cord Hook

Use this to fix in place the cord from the supplied AC adaptor (p. 8).

10 Phones Jacks

A set of headphones can be connected to this jack (p. 10).

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Before You Play

Making Connections

1. Before you begin making connections, confirm the following.

Is the volume level of the FP-2 turned all the way down?

Is the power to the FP-2 turned off?

2. Connect the supplied Power Cord to the supplied AC adaptor.

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AC adaptor

Power cord

Power outlet

3. Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the FP-2, and then plug its other end into a power outlet.

4. Loop the AC adaptor cord around the cord hook to fasten it in place.

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Rear Panel

ground terminal

cord hook

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To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.

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 infinitesimal electrical charge, which is absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned about this, connect the ground terminal (see figure) 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.

Unsuitable places for connection

•Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)

•Gas pipes (may result in fire or explosion)

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

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Before You Play

Installing the Music Stand

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1.Using the supplied screws, attach the music stand to the back of the FP-2 as illustrated.

Be sure to use the supplied screws for attaching the music stand.

Turn the screws clockwise until they’re held in place–but don’t tighten them yet.

2.Put the music stand between the screws and the FP-2’s body.

3.While supporting the music stand with one hand, secure it in place by turning the screws.

When attaching the music stand, support it firmly with one hand to make sure that you don’t drop it. Be careful, so you don’t get your fingers pinched.

To remove the music stand, support it with one hand while loosening the screws.

After removing the music stand, don’t forget to retighten the screws.

* Do not apply excessive force to the installed music stand.

Using the stand

When using the stand (FPS-11A), be sure to affix the spacers that are provided with the stand, as shown in the figure.

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Connecting Pedals

1.Connect the pedal included with the FP-2 to one of the Pedal jacks.

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

When connected to Sostenuto(FC1) jack, the pedal can be used as a sostenuto pedal. In addition, it can be set to function as an another works (p. 39, p. 48).

When connected to Soft(FC2) jack, the pedal can be used as a soft pedal. In addition, it can be set to function as an another works (p. 39, p. 48).

*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 FP-2 must be turned off before inserting or removing a pedal cord.

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.

The pedal included with the FP-2 functions as a half-damper pedal, which allows you to adjust the amount of resonance. When you depress the damper pedal on an acoustic piano, the sound from the strings that were struck resonates with other strings, adding rich reverberations and broadness to the sound. You can adjust this resonance (sympathetic resonance) when the damper pedal is depressed.

*Set the switch on the included pedal to “Continuous” when the pedal is connected.

Sostenuto Pedal

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

→With the pedal connected to the Sostenuto(FC1) jack, it can be assigned other functions as well. Refer to “Changing How the Pedals Work” (p. 39), “Using the Pedal to Switch Setup (Pedal shift)” (p. 48).

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.

→With the pedal connected to the Soft(FC2) jack, it can be assigned other functions as well. Refer to “Changing How the Pedals Work” (p. 39), “Using the Pedal to Switch Setup (Pedal shift)” (p. 48).

→By obtaining a second and third pedal, you can then use three pedals simultaneously. If you wish to purchase the optional pedal (DP series), please contact the dealer where you purchased the FP-2.

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Before You Play

Turning the Power On and Off

*Once the connections have been completed (p. 8), 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.

■ Turning On the Power

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

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Adjusting the Sound’s

Volume and Brilliance

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

Rotating the knob clockwise increases the volume; counterclockwise rotation decreases it.

2.Press the [Power] switch on the back of the unit.

The power will turn on, and “FP2” appears in the display.

After a few seconds, the unit becomes operable and

playing the keyboard produces sound.

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Rear Panel

Lower Position

ON

*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.

3.Adjust the volume to obtain the proper volume level.

■ Turning Off the Power

1. Before switching the power off, turn the volume all the way down by rotating the [Volume] knob.

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2. Press the [Power] switch on the back of the unit.

The power is switched off.

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Rear Panel

Upper Position

ON

Connecting Headphones

Connecting headphones allows you to enjoy playing anytime, even at night, without concern.

* Headphones are not included. Consult your Roland dealer if you want to purchase.

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1.Plug the headphones into the Phones jack at the rear of the piano.

Use the [Volume] knob on the FP-2 to adjust the volume of the headphones.

*Make sure to use stereo headphones.

*Make sure to use only Roland headphones. Headphones from other manufacturers may be unable to provide sufficient volume.

Some Notes on Using Headphones

•To prevent damage to the cord, handle the headphones only by the headset or the plug.

•The headphones may be damaged if the volume is too high when they are plugged in. Lower the volume on the FP-2 before plugging in the headphones.

•To prevent possible auditory damage, loss of hearing, or damage to the headphones, the headphones should not be used at an excessively high volume. Use the headphones at a moderate volume level.

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Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard

Listening to Demo Songs

Now, try listening to demo songs.

The FP-2 comes with eight demo songs.

The six Tone buttons, the [Start/Stop] button, and the [Play/Stop] button are each assigned one demo song.

	Button	Indi-	Composer/Copyright
		cation
	Piano	Pno	Masasi & Kazuko Hirashita / © 2003 Roland Corporation
	E.Piano	E.Pn	Masasi & Kazuko Hirashita / © 2003 Roland Corporation
	Organ	OrG	Masasi & Kazuko Hirashita / © 2003 Roland Corporation
	Guitar/Bass	Gtr	Masasi & Kazuko Hirashita / © 2003 Roland Corporation
	Strings/Pad	Str	Masasi & Kazuko Hirashita / © 2003 Roland Corporation
	Voice/GM2	Sct	© 2003 Roland Corporation
	Start/Stop	SP	John Maul / © 2003 Roland Corporation
	Play/Stop	SnG	Masasi & Kazuko Hirashita / © 2003 Roland Corporation

fig.01-01

NOTE

All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws.

NOTE

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

1,4

2,3

2,3

2,3

1. Hold down the [Reverb] button and press the [Effects] button.

The indicators for the Tone and [Start/Stop] and [Play/Stop] buttons flash in red.

The following appears in the display.

fig.01-03

2. Press one of the flashing buttons other than the [Reverb] or the [Effects] button to select the song.

Songs play back continuously. The button for the song currently being played back flashes on and off.

When playback of the last song is reached, playback continues by returning to the first song and playing that again.

3. To stop playback, press the flashing button.

4. Press the [Reverb] button or the [Effects] button to exit Demo mode.

The indicators return to their previous state.

The demo song cannot be played back while recorded performance data remains in the FP-2’s memory. Press [Rec] button to delete the performance data (p. 13).

Press a button not assigned to a demo song to exit Demo mode.

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Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard

Listening to Internal Songs

Now, try listening to Internal songs.

The FP-2 comes with sixty five internal songs.

fig.01-01

For more on internal song names, refer to “Internal Song List” (p. 66).

1 2

1. Press the [Display] button several times, getting its indicator

to light in green.

The following appears in the display.

fig.01-02

Press to light in green

2. Press the [-] or [+] button to select the song.

3. Press the [Play/Stop] button.

The song will begin playing back.

The selected song is played to the end, and then playback stops.

4. To stop playback, press the [Play/Stop] button once more.

The next time you press the [Play/Stop] button, the song that was stopped is played from the beginning.

■ Playing Back All Songs Continuously (All Song Play)

Listening to all of internal songs repeatedly played back in succession is known as “All Song Play.”

fig.01-06

3,4

Pressing the [Display]

button alternately displays

the tempo, the currently

selected Rhythm number

(indicated by an initial ”r“),

and the currently selected

Song number (indicated by

an initial ”S“).

button	indicator
Red	Rhythm number
Orange	Tempo
Green	Song number

Only the display of the tempo and rhythm number alternates when you press the [Display] button while performing with Session Partner.

1.

2.

1

Hold down the [Display] button and press the [Play/Stop]

button.

Songs play back continuously.

When playback of the last song is reached, playback continues by returning to the first song and playing that again.

To stop playback, press the [Play/Stop] button.

All Song Play is exited when the performance is stopped.

The next time you press the [Play/Stop] button, the song that was stopped is played.

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About the Display of

the Internal Songs

USr (User)—Stores recorded Performances (for more on recording →p. 34). When “S.” is added— Indicates one of the piano songs

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When the following appears in the display

If there is any performance data stored in the FP-2’s memory, the following appears in the display.

fig.01-03

flash

Until you erase the performance data, you cannot play back an internal song.

To erase the performance data and play back the internal song, press the [Rec] button.

If you don’t want to erase the song, press the [Play/Stop] button.

■ Listening to Each Part Separately

With the internal songs, you can select the performance part that is to be played back.

You can also practice each hand separately while playing along with the song.

The performance data is assigned to the Track buttons as shown below.

fig.01-05

Left-hand Right-hand

Part Part

1. Select the song to be played back (p. 12).

2. Hold down the [Play/Stop] button and press either [Part] button or [Chord Progression] button to select the part for which you want the sound to not be played.

The indicator on the selected button goes out.

The sound for the performance part selected in Step 2 is not played. Temporarily preventing the sounds of a specified part from playing is called “muting.”

3. Hold down the [Play/Stop] button and press the button

selected in Step 2.

The sound of the muted part is then played.

4. Press the [Play/Stop] button to stop playback.

While pressing down the [Play/Stop] button, the Track button for the part being played back lights in green.

Changing the song cancels the mute setting.

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Chapter 1 Playing the Keyboard

Performing with a Variety of Sounds

The FP-2 features over 300 different internal sounds, allowing you to enjoy performing with sounds suitable for many different types of music.

These onboard sounds are called “Tones.” The Tones are divided into six different groups, each of which is assigned to a different Tone button.

The Tone “Grand Piano 1” is selected when the instrument’s power is turned on.

fig.01-07

For more on Tones, refer to

“Tone List” (p. 54)

1

2

1. Press one of the Tone buttons to choose a Tone Group.

You’ll hear the Tone assigned to Tone number 1 in the selected Tone Group. Try fingering the keyboard.

The Tone number appears in the display.

fig.01-08

2. Press the [-] or [+] button to select a Tone from the Tone

Group.

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

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

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Performing With Two Layered Tones

(Dual Play)

You can play two different sounds from a single key at the same time. This

method of performance is called “Dual Play.”

Example: Try Layering Piano and String Tones

fig.01-09

1

1. Hold down the [Piano] button and press the [Strings/Pad]

button.

The indicators for both buttons light.

Try fingering the keyboard. Both the piano and string sounds play.

Pressing two Tone buttons at the same time in this manner activates Dual Play.

Of these two selected tones, the one for the Tone button you pressed first is called the “Upper Tone,” and the one for the Tone button you pressed after that is called the “Lower Tone.”

The Tone button’s indicator lights in red for the Upper Tone, and in orange for the Lower Tone.

fig.01-10

red	orange
Upper Tone	Lower Tone

Here, the piano tone is the Upper Tone and the strings tone is the Lower Tone.

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

Now, only the tone of the button you just pressed is sounded.

■ Changing the Tone variations

Changing the Upper Tone Variations

Press the [-] or [+] button.

Changing the Lower Tone Variations

Hold down the Tone button for the Lower Tone, and press the [-] or [+] button.

You can change the pitch of the Lower Tone an octave at a time. Refer to “Changing the Pitch of the Lower Tone in Octave Steps (Octave Shift)” (p. 41).

You can vary the volumelevel balance of the two tones. Take a look at “Changing the Volume Balance for Dual Play and Split Play” (p. 18).

Although when you press the pedal while in Dual Play, the effect is applied to both tones, you can set the FP-2 so that the effect is not applied to the Lower Tone. Refer to “Changing How the Pedal Effects Are Applied” (p. 39).

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Performing With Different Tones in the Left and Right Sides of the Keyboard (Split Play)

Performing with the keyboard divided at a certain key into a left side and a right side is called “Split Play,” and the point at which the keyboard is divided is called the “split point.”

In Split Play, you can have a different tone sound in the left and right sides.

When the instrument is turned on, the split point is set to “F 3.” The split point key is included in the left side.

While in Split Play, a sound played in the right side is called an “Upper Tone,” and the sound played in the left side is called a “Lower Tone.”

Example: Let’s try split play with the piano tones.

fig.01-11

You can specify which part is to have priority when the effects assigned to the Upper Tone and Lower Tone differ. Refer to “Setting the Part to Which Effects Are Added” (p. 41).

2,3 1

1. Press the [Piano] button.

Now, the piano tone is selected.

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

The keyboard is divided into upper and lower sections.

fig.01-12

F3 (Split Point)

Lower Tone

Upper Tone

The right-hand section of the keyboard plays piano tone, and the left-hand section plays A. Bass+Ride tone.

You can play a tone for the right side (the Upper Tone) before splitting the keyboard.

The Tone button’s indicator lights in red for the Upper Tone, and in green for the Lower Tone.

red	green
Upper Tone	Lower Tone

3. To exit Split Play, press the [Split] button once more.

The [Split] button’s indicator light goes out and the upper tone becomes the tone for the entire keyboard.

You can vary the volumelevel balance of the two tones. Take a look at “Changing the Volume Balance for Dual Play and Split Play” (p. 18).

When you switch from Dual Play (p. 15) to Split Play, the Upper Tone used in Dual Play is selected as the Upper Tone for Split Play.

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■ Changing Tone Group and Tone Variation.

Changing the Upper Tone

1. Press the Tone button to choose a Tone Group.

2. Press the [-] or [+] buttons to select the Tones.

Changing the Lower Tone

1. Hold down the [Split] button and press the Tone button to choose a Tone Group.

2. Hold down the [Split] button and press the [-] or [+] buttons to select a Tones.

While holding down...

Press

Press

For more on selecting tones, refer to “Performing with a Variety of Sounds”

(p. 14).

When the tone of the same Tone button is selected for both the Upper and Lower Tones, the indicator for Tone button flash in green while the [Split] button is held down.

You can change the pitch of the Lower Tone an octave at a time. Refer to “Changing the Pitch of the Lower Tone in Octave Steps (Octave Shift)” (p. 41).

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■ Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point

You can change the location where the keyboard is divided (the split point) within the range of B1 through B6.

This is set to “F 3” when the instrument is turned on.

This setting remains in effect until you turn off the power.

fig.01-14

F 3

B1

B6

1. Hold down the [Split] button and press a key set as the split

point.

The key you pressed becomes the split point, and appears in the display. The key being used as the split point belongs to the left-hand section of the keyboard.

When you release the [Split] button, you return to the previous screen.

Changing the Volume Balance for Dual Play and Split Play

You can change the volume balance of the Upper and Lower Tones in Dual

Play (p. 15) and Split Play (p. 16).

fig.01-15

1. Use the [Balance] knob to adjust the volume balance.

The name of the key acting as the split point is indicated in the display, as shown below.

Display	C	d_	d			E_
Letter	C	D	D			E
name
Display	E	F	F			G
Letter	E	F	F			G
name
Display	A_	A	b_			b
Letter	A	A	B			B
name

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Changing the Keyboard’s Touch

You can change the touch sensitivity, or response of the keys.

When the instrument is turned on, this is set to “N (Normal).”

fig.01-17

1,3

2

1. Hold down the [Effects] button and press the [Transpose]

button.

The indicators for the [Transpose] and [Reverb] buttons flash in red.

The currently selected keyboard touch appears in the display.

fig.01-18

2. Press the [-] or [+] buttons to select the touch.

Indicate

Description

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

A light keyboard touch is selected. You can achieve fortis- -L- simo (ff) play with a less forceful touch than usual, so the

(Light) 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
-N-(Normal)	an acoustic piano.

Here, a heavy keyboard touch is selected. You have to fin-

-H-

ger the keyboard more forcefully than usual in order to

(Heavy)

play fortissimo (ff), so the keyboard touch feels heavier. Dynamic fingering adds even more feeling to what you play.

3. Press the [Effects] button or the [Transpose] button.

The indicators return to their previous state.

NOTE

With certain sounds, the

touch may not change.

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■Changing the Velocity When the Key Touch Is Set to “Fixed”

This sets the velocity the sound will have when the keyboard touch is set to

“Fixed (p. 19).”

1. Hold down the [Effects] button and press the [Transpose]

button.

The indicators for the [Transpose] and [Reverb] buttons flash in red.

2. Hold down the [Effects] button and the [Transpose] button, and press the [-] or [+] button to change the velocity.

You can set this to any value from 1 to 127.

While holding down...

Press

3. Press the [Effects] button or the [Transpose] button.

The indicators return to their previous state.

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Adding Reverberation to Sounds (The Reverb Effect)

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

fig.01-21

1,2

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

Try fingering the keyboard.

The reverb effect is applied to the entire tone.

2. The eliminate the Reverb effect, press the [Reverb] button once more, extinguishing the indicator.

■ Changing the Depth of Reverb Effect

You can select from ten levels of depth for the reverb effect.

1. Hold down the [Reverb] button and press the [-] or [+]

button.

The selected depth for the reverb effect appears in the display.

NOTE

You cannot make separate reverb effect depth settings for each individual tone.

NOTE

You cannot change reverb effect depth of Session Partner, Demo songs, and Internal song.

While holding down...

Press

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Adding a Variety Effects to the Sound

In addition to reverb, you can apply a variety of changes to the FP-2’s sounds.

These are referred to as “effects.” With the FP-2, you can select from ten different effect types.

With the factory default settings, effects have been preselected for each tone.

fig.01-19

NOTE

Effects may not be applied with some of sounds.

1,2

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

Try fingering the keyboard.

The effect is applied to the currently selected tone.

2. To remove the effect, press the [Effects] button once more, extinguishing the indicator.

■ Changing the Depth of Effect

You can select from ten levels of depth for the effect.

1. Hold down the [Effects] button and press the [-] or [+] button.

The depth for the effect being applied to the currently selected tone appears in the display.

While holding down...

Press

The next time you choose the same tone, the effect with the depth you’ve selected here is applied.

Some tones initially have effect applied. Selecting such a tone makes the [Effects] button’s indicator light up automatically.

You can specify which part is to have priority when the effects assigned to the Upper Tone and the Lower Tone differ. Refer to “Setting the Part to Which Effects Are Added” (p. 41).

NOTE

You cannot change the levels of depth for the rotary effect.

You can change the effect type. Refer to “Changing the Effect Type” (p. 40).

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■ Adding a Spinning Sound to Organ Tones (Rotary Effect)

The Rotary effect is applied to some Organ tones you can select with the [Organ] button. When one of these tones is selected, you can use the [Effects] button to change the speed of the rotary effect.

What the rotary effect does is to add a “spinning” effect similar to the sound of an organ using a rotating speaker.

1. Press the [Organ] button and select the organ tone.

When a tone that has the Rotary effect added is selected, the [Effects]

button’s indicator flashes or blinks in green.

2. Each time pressing the [Effects] button, switch the speed of

the rotary effect between rapid and slow rotation.

When the [Effects] button’s indicator flashes, a more rapid rotary effect is applied.

When the [Effects] button’s indicator blinks, a slower rotary effect is applied.

To prevent the Rotary effect from being applied, select an effect type other than the Rotary effect and then remove the effect. Refer to “Changing the Effect Type” (p. 40).

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