Roland FR-5b - Manual (Page 13)

Display and master bar
V-Accordion r
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Display and master bar
Connection panel
T TO FBC-7 socket
Use the supplied cable to connect this socket to the
supplied FBC-7 power supply/footswitch unit/battery
charger. This may be necessary in the following cases:
• To power the FR-7b/FR-5b without using the sup-
plied battery. In most instances, this may be unneces-
sary, because the supplied battery (FR-7b) lasts up to
8 hours.
Note: See also “Connecting the FBC-7” on p. 35 for details
about maximizing the life span of the battery.
If you connect the 19-pin cable, be sure to never
place the FR-7b/FR-5b on the side when not using it.
• Always stand the V-Accordion on its rubber feet (and
in the corresponding direction) to avoid damaging
the 19-pin plug.
• Always handle and move the FR-7b/FR-5b with care
and pay special attention to the cable slack to avoid
damaging or bending the 19-pin cable.
• If you place the FR-7b/FR-5b on your lap, ensure that
the 19-pin cable runs between you legs (not side-
ways) to avoid damaging or bending the 19-pin
cable.
• To be able to control certain functions by foot (see
p. 35).
• To use the FR-7b/FR-5b as a MIDI controller (only the
FBC-7 has MIDI sockets).
U OUTPUT L/MONO (Treble) & R/MONO (Bass) sockets
These sockets can be connected to an amplifier, a
mixing console or a wireless system.
If you use both connectors, the FR-7b/FR-5b’s output
is stereo. If you only use one jack (connected to the
“L” or “R” socket), the FR-7b/FR-5b’s output is mono.
Note: If you don’t want to use a wireless system, consider con-
necting the FR-7b/FR-5b to the FBC-7 when you need to con-
nect it to an external amplifier.
Note: On the FR-7b, connecting jacks to these sockets does
not mute the internal speakers.
V PHONES socket
This is where you can connect stereo headphones
(Roland RH-25, RH-50 or RH-200). On the FR-7b,
connecting a pair of headphones mutes the internal
speakers.
R
S
R Master bar
In most cases, this bar (which
you can press) recalls a Treble
register you specify. In Dual,
High or Low mode, however, it
allows you to switch the Orches-
tra section on and off.
If pressed gently, the Master bar
generates aftertouch messages
for the Treble section.
S Display
The display keeps you informed
about the FR-7b/FR-5b’s status.
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