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Owner's Manual 00781334 '01-12-A2-61N ...
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3 Introduction We’d like to take a moment to thank you for purchasing the Roland FC-200 MIDI Foot Controller. In order to fully realize the potential of the FC-200, and to ensure years of trouble-free operation, please take the time to read this manual thoroughly. MAIN FEA TURES Chang ing T ones with the P edals You can use the pedals to send Pro ...
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4 CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................. 3 MAIN FEATURES ........................................................ 3 CONTENTS ................................................................ 4 IMPORTANT NOTES ................................................... 5 DESCRIPTIONS .............................. ...
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5 IMPOR T ANT NO TES When using an AC adaptor, use only the specified device (PSA-Series). Use of any other AC adaptor could result in damage, malfunction or electric shock. P ow er Supply Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units; this will help prevent damage or malfunction. Do not use this unit on the same pow ...
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6 DESCRIPTIONS Front P anel Number Pedals ( 1 to 10 ) Display MODE Button Indicators ( 1 to 10, UP/DOWN, CTL ) BANK Pedals ( UP/DOWN ) CONTROL Pedal Expression Pedal Rear P anel MODE Jack Foot Switch / Expression ( FOOT SW/EXP ) Jacks ( 1 to 6 ) MIDI Connectors ( IN/OUT ) AC Adaptor Jack POWER Switch Cord Hook ...
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7 HO W T O USE THE FC-200 The FC-200 offers the four modes described below. Each of these modes provides its own unique features, so choose the mode according to what you wish to do. * See “SWITCHING MODES” (p. 10) for an explanation of how to choose a mode. Program Change Mode This mode is for sending Program Change messages. You can use the p ...
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8 MAKING THE CONNECTIONS When making connections to other equipment, be sure that all equipment is switched off. If you try to make connections while the power is turned on, the settings for the FC-200 may be changed. MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT External MIDI Device External MIDI Device * If you want to use a foot switch for changing the mode ...
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9 SWITCHING ON THE PO WER First, check that you are connected properly with the external MIDI instrument. Then set the power switch on the FC-200 to “ON” or “ECONOMY.” or * The FC-200 is in the Program Change mode when first switched on. * When the power is turned on, the MIDI channel is set to “1,” but you can change the MIDI channel a ...
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10 SWITCHING MODES You can change the mode using either the MODE button or a foot pedal plugged into the MODE jack (BOSS FS-5U, Optional). Each of these methods — pressing the button or stepping on the foot pedal — makes the mode change in a different way. When the MODE Button is Pressed Program Change Mode Control Change Mode Note Mode Exclusi ...
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11 PR OGRAM CHANGE MODE This is the mode for sending Program Change messages and Control Change messages. About Program Change Numbers The Program Change numbers (1 to 128) are obtained by adding the Program Change number corresponding to the Bank (0 to 12) to the Program Change number corresponding to the Number (1 to 10). Banks 0 to 12 correspond ...
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12 Ho w to Send Program Change Messages 1 2 1. Changing the Bank Each press of a BANK pedal (UP/DOWN) changes the Bank, and the new Bank appears on the display. Press the UP pedal to increase the Bank number and the DOWN pedal to lower it. * Simply changing the Bank does not cause a Program Change message to be sent. The Program Change message is s ...
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13 Using the Expression Pedal Operating the built-in expression pedal sends the value (0 (00h) to 127 (7Fh)) for Controller Number 7 (“main volume”). * You can change the value of the controller numbers. See “ Controller Number Setting for Expression Pedal ” (p. 21). Using the Foot Switch/Expression P edal Jac ks When you connect separately ...
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14 CONTR OL CHANGE MODE This is the mode for sending Control Change messages. In this mode, all the pedals can be used to send Control Change messages. You should use this mode at times when you want to send a lot of Control Change messages. Controller Numbers of the Pedals The chart below shows the Controller Number settings. #72 #73 #74 #71 #70 # ...
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15 Using the Foot Switch/Expression P edal Jac ks When you connect separately available foot pedals or expression pedals to these jacks, you can use the connected pedals to send the Control Change messages for the controller numbers assigned to each of the jacks. Shown below are the controller numbers that you can set for the jacks. #17 #16 #64 #10 ...
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16 NO TE MODE This is the mode for sending Note messages. Note Range The following table shows what notes are assigned to the different pedals. FG E C CD E F GAB B * The indicator for the pedal that the note is assigned to lights up. When “C2” is shown on the display, it means that pressing the note “do” (Number pedal 1) ...
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17 Changing the Note Range by Octaves During a Performance During a performance, you can change the note range in octave steps. To do this, connect a BOSS FS-5U foot switch (Optional) to FOOT SW/EXP jack 5 or 6. The operation of the pedal will vary depending on whether it is connected to jack 5 or 6 — read on for more information. FOOT SW/EXP 5: ...
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18 EXCLUSIVE MODE This mode is for sending System Exclusive (SysEx) messages. This is the mode to use when you wish to use SysEx messages from the FC-200 to operate another instrument. The method of operation depends on the instrument or device that is receiving the SysEx messages. Refer to the manual for the receiving instrument for more informati ...
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19 EDIT FUNCTION You can use the Edit function to make changes in the factory default settings and store these changes in memory. Changing the settings on the FC-200 to match the other equipment you are using can make this MIDI foot controller even easier to use. How to Mak e Changes The steps described below are used to make all types of changes. ...
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20 5. If you want to change another parameter, repeat steps 3 and 4. 6. Store the changes you’ve made in memory. Press the Control pedal to save the new settings in memory. After the settings have been saved, the FC-200 returns to its normal state of operation. If You Want to Abandon the Changes If you decide that you don’t want to save the cha ...
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21 P ARAMETERS WITH SETTINGS THA T C AN BE CHANGED This section describes those parameters that have settings which can be changed. The explanations here describe functions and what appears on the display. This section uses bold type to indicate factory default settings. If you need information on how to make settings for parameters, see “How to ...
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22 Bank Select: On / Off [ ] (Bank Select) In the Program Change mode, this sets whether Bank Select messages are to be sent together with Program Change messages. This should normally be set to “Off” (not sent). [On] : Bank Select messages are sent. [Off] : Bank Select messages are not sent. With MIDI, you can use combinations of Bank Select m ...
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23 The chart below shows the programs indicated by the Bank Select and Program Change messages shown above. The Bank pedals and Number pedals on the FC-200 are used to send messages, and the values in parentheses show which pedals to use to choose the corresponding program. BANK SELECT PROGRAM CHANGE 0 1 2 7 8 9 1 2 27 28 29 30 100 101 128 129 130 ...
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24 Output of Pr ogram Change Messages When Chang ing Banks: On / Of f [ ] (Bank Output) In the Program Change mode, this sets whether Program Change messages are sent when the Bank is switched. [On] : A Program Change message is sent when the Bank is switched. The Number is that of the Number pedal chosen before switching the Bank (in other words, ...
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25 Controller Number Settings: 1 to 31, 33 to 95 This sets the controller numbers that are used when sending Control Change messages. A different controller number is set for each pedal and jack. [ ] : 01 : Sets the controller number for FOOT SW/EXP jack “1.” [ ] : 10 : Sets the controller number for FOOT SW/EXP jack “2.” [ ] : 11 : Sets th ...
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26 Setting f or Latch T ype Pedal Operation: On / Of f This setting determines whether the pedals work as latch type or momentary type pedals when sending Control Change messages. A separate setting is made for each pedal. [ ] : Latch on/off setting for Number pedal “1.” [ ] : Latch on/off setting for Number pedal “2.” [ ] : Latch on/off se ...
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27 Octave Shift Upper Limit Setting: C0 to C6 to C8 [ ] (High) In the Note mode, a foot pedal connected to FOOT SW/EXP jack 5 can be used to raise the note range an octave at a time. This parameter sets the upper limit for raising the note range with the Octave Shift-Up function. The setting specifies the key number when “do” (Number pedal 1) i ...
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28 MODE J ack Loop Setting: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 [ ] (Jack Loop) This setting determines how the mode will be switched when using a BOSS FS-5U foot switch connected to the MODE jack to change modes. Program Change Mode Control Change Mode Program Change Mode Control Change Mode Note Mode Program Change Mode Control Change Mode Note Mode Exclusive Mode Pro ...
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29 ABOUT REAL TIME MESSA GES AND MMC MESSA GES Realtime messages and MMC messages are both used to operate externally connected devices. On the FC-200, Realtime and MMC messages can be assigned to the pedals and FOOT SW/EXP jacks instead of controller numbers (p. 25). About Realtime Messages These messages are used to operate a MIDI sequencer. If y ...
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30 D A T A TRANSFER USING MIDI You can use System Exclusive (SysEx) messages to send the FC-200’s settings to another MIDI device. This makes it possible, for instance, to reproduce identical settings on another FC-200, or to save the settings on a MIDI sequencer or some other piece of equipment. Sending Data (Bulk Dump) This sends the settings f ...
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31 Sending the Data (the sending FC-200) 1, 2 3 2 1. Switch off the FC-200 that will be used to send the data. 2. While keeping Number pedal “9” depressed, switch the power back on. The indicator for the Control pedal flashes, and [ ] (Bulk Dump) appears on the display. 3. Press the Control pedal. The indicator for the Control pedal stops flash ...
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32 Receiving Data (Bulk Load) Making the Connections For sending data stored on a MIDI sequencer to the FC-200, make the following connections. MIDI IN MIDI OUT Receiving Data 1. Make sure the MIDI channel (device ID) for the FC-200 is set to the same MIDI channel as the MIDI sequencer where the data is stored. * Only System Exclusive (SysEx) messa ...
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33 ABOUT CHANGING THE BA TTERIES When Batteries Need Changing When the FC-200 is operated only on battery power, the display starts to flash when the batteries begin to run down. This is a warning that means you need to replace the unit’s six size AA batteries with fresh ones as soon as possible. * When the display starts to flash, we recommend s ...
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34 USING MIDI The FC-200 is equipped with MIDI terminals. Using these terminals to receive data from an external MIDI device makes it possible to switch Program Numbers and change effect settings remotely. About MIDI MIDI is the acronym for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface.” It is an industy-wide standard that allows for data (such as that ...
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35 MIDI Messages Recognized b y the FC-200 In order to convey the great variety of expression possible with music, the MIDI standard contains a large range of data ‘types’ (messages). MIDI messages can be divided into two main types: messages that are handled on each channel (Channel messages); and messages that are handled independently of cha ...
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36 MIDI Implementation Char t MIDI has made it possible for a wide range of musical instruments to communicate with each other, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that the many types of data will all be understood. If communication between two connected MIDI devices is to be successful, it must take place using only the types of data that they hav ...
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37 RETURNING SETTINGS T O THEIR F A CTORY DEF A UL T V ALUES (INITIALIZATION) Initialization lets you return settings that have been edited to the values they had when the FC-200 was shipped from the factory. 1, 2 3 2 1. Switch off the power. 2. While keeping Number pedal “10” depressed, switch the power back on. The indicator for the Control p ...
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38 IF Y OU THINK THERE’S A PR OBLEM, CHECK THESE FIRST If your FC-200 is not functioning properly, or you suspect there is a problem somewhere, check the following items. If you are still unable to correct the problem, contact your Roland retailer or nearest Roland Service Center. The power doesn’t come on. Are the batteries loaded correctly? A ...
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Roland FC-200 - page 39
39 1. Data Format for Exclusive Messages Roland’s MIDI implementation uses the following data format for all Exclusive messages (type IV): Byte F0H 41H DEV MDL CMD [BODY] F7H Description Exclusive Status Manufacturer ID (Roland) Device ID Model ID Command ID Main data End of exclusive •MIDI status: F0H, F7H An Exclusive message must be flanked ...
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40 3. One-way Transfer Procedure This procedure sends out data until it has all been sent and is used when the messages are so short that answerbacks need not be checked. For longer messages, however, the receiving device must acquire each message in time with the transfer sequence, which inserts 20 millisec- onds intervals. Types of Messages Messa ...
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41 MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER Date : Jan.20, 1995 Model FC-200 MIDI Implementation Version : 1.00 1. RECOGNIZED RECEIVE DATA SYSTEM REALTIME MESSAGE ACTIVE SENSING Status FEH * When FC-200 receives Active Sensing, it measures time intervals between incoming messages. If the subsequent message will not come within 400 msec after the previous one, FC-200 t ...
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42 SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MESSAGE Status Data Status F0H iiH, ddH, ....., eeH F7H F0H: System Exclusive ii = ID Number: 41H (65) dd, ..., ee = data: 00H-7FH (0-1 27) F7H: EOX (End of System Exclusive) For a detailed explanation, see “ROLAND EXCLUSIVE MESSAGES” and Section 3. MIDI MACHINE CONTROL (MMC) Status Data Status F0H 7FH, 7FH, 06H, com F7H Byt ...
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43 MODE STATUS (Individual area) Address(H) Size(H) Data(H) Parameter Description —————————————————————————————— 03 00 00 01 00-03 Mode Status *1 0: Program Mode 1: Control Mode 2: Note Mode 3: Exclusive Mode 03 01 00 01 00-03 Mode Status *2 0: Program Mode 1: Control Mode 2: Note Mode 3: ...
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44 EDIT PARAMETERS (Bulk area) Address(H) Size(H) Data(H) Parameter Description —————————————————————————————— 10 00 00 1E — Edit Parameters *1 1 packet 11 00 00 1E — Factory Preset *2 1 packet Only the above-mentioned address can be used as the start address. *1 Output during Bulk Dum ...
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45 Function••• Recognized Remarks Transmitted Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO o : Yes Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO x : No Pitch Bend Control Change Notes Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode Messages Altered Note Number True Voice Velocity Note ON Note OFF After Key's Touch Ch's Prog Change Tru ...
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46 SPECIFIC A TIONS FC-200 : MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER Connectors MIDI Connectors (IN / OUT) MODE Jack Foot Switch / Expression (FOOT SW / EXP) Jacks (1to 6) AC Adaptor Jack Controls Number Pedals (1 to 10) BANK Pedals (UP / DOWN) Control (CTL) Pedal Expression Pedal MODE Button POWER Switch Display 7 segments, 2 characters (LED) Indicators Number Pedal ...
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47 This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil num é rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R è glement sur le mat é riel brouilleur du Canada. ...
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