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Troubleshooting
Pedal Has No
Effect, or Effect
“Sticks”
Is the pedal connected correctly?
Connect the pedal securely to the Pedal
jack (p. 9).
Are you using a pedal made by another
manufacturer? Use the pedal included
with the FP-5 or an optional DP Series or
similar pedal.
Unplugging a pedal cord from the unit
while the power is on may cause the
pedal’s effect to be applied nonstop.
Be sure to switch off the power to the unit
before attempting to disconnect or connect
a pedal cord (p. 9).
Is the [Pedal Control] button’s indicator
on? When the [Pedal Control] button’s
indicator is on, a damper pedal cannot be
used for its original function (p. 27).
Once it’s been assigned as a setup switch, a
soft pedal or sostenuto pedal cannot be
used for its original function (p. 52).
Effects Not
Applied
When the part to which the effects are
applied is assigned to the Lower Tone, the
effects are then not applied to the Upper
Tone (p. 44).
Reverb Remains
Even After Reverb
is Lifted
As the FP-5 piano sounds faithfully
reproduce the depth and reverberation of
actual acoustic pianos, reverberation may
still be audible even after the reverb effect
is removed from sounds.
Sound Suddenly
Changes at Key in
Upper Octaves
With the acoustic piano settings, sounds in
the upper 1 1/2-octave range are extended
to the end regardless of the damper pedal
actions. The tone is also different in this
range. Roland’s pianos faithfully
reproduce the sonic qualities of acoustic
pianos. Furthermore, you can use the
instrument’s Key Transpose setting to
change that range over which the damper
pedal has no effect.
Case Cause/What to do
High-Pitched
Whine is Produced
When listening through headphones:
Certain piano tones that feature vibrant,
sparking sounds contain a large high-
frequency component, which may make it
appear that a metallic reverberation has
been applied. This faithfully reproduces
the characteristics of acoustic pianos, and
does not indicate any malfunction. Since
this reverberation becomes particularly
audible when supplemented by heavy
reverb, you may be able to diminish the
problem by reducing the amount of reverb
applied to the sound. When listening
through speakers:
Here, a different cause (such as resonance
produced by the FP-5) would be suspect.
Consult your Roland dealer or nearest
Roland Service Center.
Low End Sounds
Are Strange/Have
a Rattling Sound
When listening through speakers:
Playing at loud volumes may cause
instruments near the FP-5 to resonate.
Resonation can also occur with fluorescent
light tubes, glass doors, and other objects.
In particular, this problem occurs more
easily when the bass component is
increased, and when the sound is played at
higher volumes. Use the following
measures to suppress such resonance.
- Place speakers so they are 10–15 cm from
walls and other surfaces.
- Reduce the volume.
- Move the speakers away from any
resonating objects.
- Check to make sure that the screws
holding the music stand in place are not
loose.
When listening through headphones:
The cause lies somewhere else. Consult
your Roland dealer or nearest Roland
Service Center.
The volume level
of the instrument
connected to Line
In Jack is too low
Could you be using a connection cable that
contains a resistor?
Use a connection cable that does not
contain a resistor.
Case Cause/What to do
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