Roland Music Pedal FC 300 User Guide

201a  
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 2)  
and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (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.  
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101b  
107d  
111: Selection  
The unit and the AC adaptor  
Never handle the AC adaptor  
If used improperly, batteries  
should be located so their  
location or position does not  
interfere with their proper venti-  
lation.  
body, or its output plugs, with  
wet hands when plugging into,  
or unplugging from, an outlet or  
this unit.  
may explode or leak and cause  
damage or injury. In the interest  
of safety, please read and  
observe the following precau-  
tions (p. 11).  
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102d  
108b  
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2
Always grasp only the output  
plug or the body of the AC  
adaptor when plugging into, or  
unplugging from, this unit or an  
outlet.  
Before moving the unit,  
disconnect the AC adaptor and  
all cords coming from external  
devices.  
• Carefully follow the instal-  
lation instructions for  
batteries, and make sure you  
observe the correct polarity.  
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109b  
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• Avoid using new batteries  
together with used ones. In addition,  
avoid mixing different types of  
batteries.  
Before cleaning the unit, turn off  
the power and unplug the AC  
adaptor from the outlet (p. 13).  
103b  
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  
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110b  
• Remove the batteries whenever the  
unit is to remain unused for an  
extended period of time.  
Whenever you suspect the possi-  
bility of lightning in your area,  
disconnect the AC adaptor from  
the outlet.  
• If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece  
of cloth or paper towel to wipe all  
remnants of the discharge from the  
battery compartment. Then install new  
batteries. To avoid inflammation of the  
skin, make sure that none of the  
battery discharge gets onto your hands  
or skin. Exercise the utmost caution so  
that none of the discharge gets near  
your eyes. Immediately rinse the  
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112  
Used batteries must be disposed  
of in compliance with whatever  
regulations for their safe disposal  
that may be observed in the region in  
which you live.  
insulation and lead to fire.  
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104  
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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.  
affected area with running water if any  
of the discharge has entered the eyes.  
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• Never keep batteries together with  
metallic objects such as ballpoint pens,  
necklaces, hairpins, etc.  
106  
Never climb on top of, nor place  
heavy objects on the unit.  
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IMPORTANT NOTES  
291a  
Maintenance  
• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth  
In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT  
401a  
SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following:  
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  
Power Supply: Use of  
Batteries  
the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.  
402  
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any  
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kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or  
deformation.  
• 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  
Repairs and Data  
452  
• Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s  
memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs.  
Important data should always be backed up in another  
MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer), or written down on paper  
(when possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid  
the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when  
circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we  
regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and  
Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.  
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.  
303a  
• The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s  
power consumption is relatively high.  
304a  
Additional Precautions  
• When installing or replacing batteries, always turn off the  
551  
power on this unit and disconnect any other devices you  
may have connected. This way, you can prevent  
• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be  
irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the  
improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against  
the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that  
you periodically save a backup copy of important data  
you have stored in the unit’s memory in another MIDI  
malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices.  
306b  
• Batteries are supplied with the unit. The life of these  
batteries may be limited, however, since their primary  
purpose was to enable testing.  
device (e.g., a sequencer).  
307  
552  
• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the  
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents  
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions  
and/or damage to speakers or other devices.  
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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Placement  
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s  
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks  
352a  
• This device may interfere with radio and television  
and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.  
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such  
554  
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.  
receivers.  
556  
354a  
• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the  
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near  
connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you  
will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s  
devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed  
vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes.  
internal elements.  
Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.  
558b  
355b  
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s  
• When moved from one location to another where the  
volume at reasonable levels (especially when it is late at  
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  
night).  
558c  
• Since sound vibrations can be transmitted through floors  
and walls to a greater degree than expected, take care not  
to allow such sound to become a nuisance to neighbors,  
has completely evaporated.  
especially at night and when using headphones.  
360  
559a  
• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface  
• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box  
on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor  
or mar the surface.  
(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise,  
you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.  
561  
• Use only the specified expression pedal (Roland EV-5,  
BOSS FV-500L or FV-500H; sold separately). By  
connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing  
malfunction and/or damage to the unit.  
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Panel Descriptions...................................................................................................................................... 7  
Rear Panel....................................................................................................................................... 10  
About the MODES.................................................................................................................................... 14  
Setting How Tones are Switched................................................................................................ 16  
Using the Control Pedal and Expression Pedal Switch........................................................... 22  
Controller Numbers of the Pedals.............................................................................................. 23  
Transmitting Control Change Messages............................................................................................... 30  
Using the Expression Pedals ....................................................................................................... 30  
Using the Control Pedals and Expression Pedal Switches...................................................... 30  
Using the External Control Pedals and Expression Pedals..................................................... 31  
The Controller Number of Each Pedal....................................................................................... 31  
Transmitting Patch Data.......................................................................................................................... 32  
Creating Patches ....................................................................................................................................... 33  
Editing MIDI Streams................................................................................................................... 34  
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How to Delete MIDI Streams ...................................................................................................... 40  
Storing (Saving) Patches.......................................................................................................................... 44  
Switching How the Pedal Indicators Light ............................................................................... 51  
Battery Low!................................................................................................................................... 57  
2. Address-mapped Data Transfer ............................................................................................. 59  
2. Transmitted Data.................................................................................................................................. 62  
Transmitted Messages.................................................................................................................. 62  
3. Exclusive Communications................................................................................................................. 64  
4. Parameter Address Map (Model ID = 00H 00H 20H)..................................................................... 64  
Specifications........................................................................................68  
FC-300 : MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER ................................................................................................... 68  
Index.......................................................................................................69  
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Introduction  
Main Features  
• Features four modes (Standard Mode, Control Change Mode, System Exclusive  
Mode, Patch Mode)  
• Unit comes equipped with two expression pedals and two control pedals.  
You can also expand control even further with up to three external expression  
pedals or six external control pedals.  
• Includes 16-character x 2-line LCD  
• Equipped with RRC2 OUT connector; enables connection with RRC2 IN  
compatible devices with a single cable  
• Includes two separate amp control channels  
• Features three-way power supply (AC Adaptor, Dry battery, RRC2)  
Panel Descriptions  
Display  
1
3
2
1
2
3
MODE indicator  
The current mode is indicated here. (p. 15)  
BANK/NUMBER display  
The currently selected bank and number are indicated here.  
Liquid Crystal display (LCD)  
A variety of information is shown in this display.  
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Introduction  
Top Panel (Buttons)  
1
3
6
2
5
4
1
2
To jump to the main  
PARAMETER button [  
] [  
]
parameters, hold down one of  
these buttons while you press  
the other. With items for which  
there aren’t that many  
parameters, the FC-300 jumps  
to the last (or initial)  
Press these to select parameters.  
UTILITY button / INS (insert) button  
Press this when changing system settings. In the Edit screen, this is used to insert  
MIDI messages and blank spaces.  
parameter.  
3
MODE button / DEL (delete) button  
Press this to change the FC-300’s operating mode. In the Edit screen, this is used to  
delete a MIDI message or a character at the cursor location.  
4
5
6
VALUE button [  
] [  
]
Use this when changing the values of settings.  
• By continuing to hold down  
VALUE for a number of  
seconds, the value of the  
setting can be increased/  
decreased continuously.  
• The value will increase  
rapidly if you hold down  
EXIT button  
Press this to undo an operation and return to the previous screen.  
WRITE button  
VALUE [  
], then press  
].  
Press this to store settings and execute procedures.  
and hold VALUE [  
• The value will decrease  
rapidly if you hold down  
VALUE [  
], then press  
].  
and hold [  
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Introduction  
Top Panel (Pedals)  
1
[
] [  
] (down / up) pedals  
Use these pedals to switch banks and select numbers.  
Additionally, you can switch modes by pressing the pedals simultaneously.  
2
CTL (Control) pedals (1, 2)  
You can assign the desired functions to these pedals, then use them for control over  
those functions.  
3
4
Number pedals (1/6 – 5/10)  
These switch the patch numbers.  
Number pedal indicators (1/6 – 5/10)  
When you operate the  
The indicator for the currently selected number lights.  
expression pedal, please be  
careful not to get your fingers  
pinched between the movable  
part and the panel. In  
A red indicator lights when a number from 1 through 5 is selected; a green indicator  
lights when a number from 6 through 10 is selected.  
households with small  
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EXP PEDAL (expression pedal) (1, 2)  
children, an adult should  
provide supervision until the  
child is capable of following all  
the rules essential for the safe  
operation of the unit.  
These control the volume, wah, or other aspects of connected devices.  
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7
EXP PEDAL SW (expression pedal switch) (1, 2)  
Firmly press down at the front of the pedal to switch the effect on and off.  
EXP PEDAL SW indicators (expression pedal switch indicators) (1, 2)  
Lights when the effect being controlled with the EXP PEDAL SW is on, and goes out  
when the effect is turned off.  
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Introduction  
Rear Panel  
3
4
6
7
8 9  
2
5
1
1
Security Slot  
2
MODE jack  
Connect an optional footswitch (such as the BOSS FS-5U) here.  
The function is the same as that when the [  
simultaneously.  
] and [  
] pedals are held down  
3
4
5
6
EXP PEDAL/CTL jack  
Connect an optional expression pedal (such as the Roland EV-5, BOSS FV-500L/FV-  
500H) or footswitch (such as the BOSS FS-5U/FS-6) here.  
AMP CONTROL 1, 2 jack  
When using the AMP CONTROL function, connect to the jack used for switching  
guitar amp channels.  
Be sure to connect the RRC2  
OUT connector to a device  
with an RRC2 IN connector.  
Use of the connection with  
other devices may cause  
generation of heat and damage  
to the equipment.  
MIDI connectors (OUT, IN)  
Connect an external MIDI device to these connectors to transmit and receive MIDI  
messages.  
When running on power  
supplied by an RRC2 IN  
device, the power is switched  
on regardless of the position of  
the POWER switch.  
RRC2 OUT connector  
You can connect an external RRC2 IN device here to transmit and receive  
performance data between the devices.  
At the same time, the FC-300 can be powered by the external RRC2 IN device.  
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RRC2 is a Roland standard  
developed to enable two-way  
communications between  
RRC2 IN devices and RRC2  
OUT devices, while supplying  
power to the RRC2 OUT  
POWER switch  
Turns the power on and off.  
DC IN (AC Adaptor) jack  
device from the RRC2 IN  
device, all with a single cable.  
Connect the AC adaptor (PSA series; sold separately) here.  
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You must use only the PSA  
series AC adaptor. Use of any  
other adaptor may cause  
Cord Hook  
Hook the AC adaptor cord here to prevent the adaptor plug from being  
disconnected. Refer to “Connecting an AC Adaptor” (p. 12).  
overheating or malfunctions.  
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Introduction  
Making the Connections  
921  
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-300 may be changed.  
Before connecting other  
devices, always be sure to turn  
down the volume on all  
Connections To Make When Using the FC-300 as a  
devices and turn off their  
power to prevent malfunction  
and damage to the speakers (or  
other components) of  
MIDI Foot Controller  
fig.  
AC Adaptor  
BOSS PSA series  
connected devices.  
922  
This instrument is equipped  
with 1/4 inch TRS phone type  
jacks. Wiring diagrams for  
these jacks are shown below.  
Make connections after first  
checking the wiring diagrams  
of other equipment you intend  
PCS-31  
PCS-31  
White Red  
White Red  
Connect to footswitch jack  
MIDI IN  
MIDI OUT  
BOSS  
FS-5U  
BOSS BOSS  
FS-5U FS-5U  
BOSS  
FS-6  
External Sound Module  
EV-5 etc.  
MIDI Sequencer etc.  
to connect.  
fig.XLR/TRSJack.eps  
Guitar Amp etc.  
If you want to use a footswitch for changing the mode, be sure to connect a BOSS FS-  
5U/FS-6 footswitch (Optional) to the MODE jack.  
When using the FS-5U or FS-6, set the polarity switch as shown below.  
fig.FS-5U.eps  
B
A
BOSS FS-6  
BOSS FS-5U  
928  
Install batteries  
The FC-300 is not loaded with batteries when purchased.  
When running the FC-300 on battery power, install the batteries using the following figure.  
fig.change-battery.eps  
• When turning the unit  
upside-down, get a bunch of  
newspapers or magazines,  
and place them under the  
four corners or at both ends  
to prevent damage to the  
buttons and controls. Also,  
you should try to orient the  
unit so no buttons or  
controls get damaged.  
929When turning the unit  
upside-down, handle with  
care to avoid dropping it, or  
allowing it to fall or tip over.  
When the battery power  
begins to run low, “Battery  
Low!” appears in the display.  
When this occurs, replace with  
new batteries as soon as  
possible.  
Pressing [EXIT] clears the  
message from the display.  
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Introduction  
Connecting an AC Adaptor  
If you’re using a BOSS PSA series AC adaptor, here’s how to connect the cord and  
secure it on the cord hook.  
fig.CordHook.j.eps  
The cord of  
the supplied AC Adaptor  
Cord Hook  
To the Power Outlet  
Connections To Make When Using the FC-300 as a  
Dedicated Foot Controller for an RRC2 IN Device  
(e.g., the VG-99)  
fig.  
925  
RRC2 IN device  
Use only the specified  
expression pedal (Roland EV-  
5, BOSS FV-500L/FV-500H;  
each sold separately). By  
connecting any other  
RRC2 cable  
expression pedals, you risk  
causing malfunction and/or  
damage to the unit.  
PCS-31  
PCS-31  
White Red  
White Red  
Connect to footswitch jack  
Carefully connect the RRC2  
cable or Ether cable all the way  
in—until it is firmly to the  
RRC2 connector.  
BOSS  
FS-5U  
BOSS BOSS  
FS-5U FS-5U  
BOSS  
FS-6  
EV-5 etc.  
Guitar Amp etc.  
* Power is supplied from the RRC2 IN device, so no batteries or AC adaptor is necessary.  
* If using commercially available ethernet cable as the RRC2 connecting cable, be sure that  
the cable meets the following specifications.  
Ethernet cables designed for  
crossover connections cannot  
be used.  
• Category 5 (Cat5) or above  
• Maximum length of 15 meters  
• Cable designed for straight-through connections  
Do not subject the RRC2 cable  
and the Ether cable to stress or  
physical shock.  
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Introduction  
Turning the Power On and Off  
Once the connections have been completed (p. 11), turn on power to your various  
devices in the order specified. Turning on devices in the wrong order may cause  
malfunction or damage to the speakers (or other components) of connected devices.  
When Using the FC-300 as a MIDI Foot Controller  
Turning On the Power  
fig.power-on.eps  
First, check that you are connected properly with the external MIDI  
instrument. Then set the power switch on the FC-300 to “ON.”  
fig.  
In addition, it starts up with  
the MIDI channel set to “1,”  
but you can change the startup  
MIDI channel if you want.  
Refer to “Setting the MIDI  
Transmit Channel” (p. 52).  
When the power is turned on, the FC-300 starts up in Standard Mode.  
Turning Off the Power  
1
Switch off the power to the device connected to the FC-300.  
2
Set the FC-300’s POWER switch to OFF.  
When Using the FC-300 as a Dedicated Foot  
Controller for an RRC2 IN Device (e.g., the VG-99)  
Turning On the Power  
First, check that you are connected properly with the RRC2 IN device. Then set the  
power switch on the RRC2 IN device to “ON.”  
fig.  
Carefully connect the RRC2  
cable or Ether cable all the way  
in—until it is firmly to the  
RRC2 connector.  
2
Turn on the power of RRC2 IN device.  
When the RRC2 IN device’s  
POWER switch is set to ON,  
the FC-300’s power switches  
on automatically, regardless of  
the position of the FC-300’s  
POWER switch.  
1
Connect the RRC2 cable.  
Turning Off the Power  
Switch off the power to the RRC2 IN device connected to the FC-300.  
Although the FC-300 starts up  
in Standard Mode, it may be  
switched to a different mode  
by means of settings received  
from an RRC2 IN device.  
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Introduction  
About the MODES  
The FC-300 features the following four modes. The pedals function differently  
depending on the mode that’s selected.  
This manual describes each mode separately, while explaining the items available in  
a particular mode.  
See “Switching Modes” (p.  
15) for an explanation of how  
to choose a mode.  
Standard Mode (p. 16)  
This mode is for sending Program Change messages and Control Change messages.  
You can use the pedals to send any Program Change messages.  
Control Change Mode (p. 21)  
This mode is for sending Control Change messages.  
You can use this mode to send the Control Change messages assigned to the pedals,  
and enhance the expressiveness of a performance.  
You can also store up to five sets, or configurations, of settings for all of the pedals  
(Pedal Setting function).  
System Exclusive Mode (p. 28)  
This mode is for sending System Exclusive messages.  
You can use this mode to operate other equipment that accepts SysEx messages sent  
from the FC-300.  
Patch Mode (p. 29)  
This mode is for transmitting multiple MIDI messages (MIDI streams) already saved  
to patches.  
Patches are areas of memory in which MIDI streams are stored; you can save up to  
100 patches.  
An individual patch can hold MIDI messages containing up to a maximum of  
approximately 500 bytes.  
Using Patch Mode, you can transmit groups of MIDI messages through one patch,  
which allows you to switch the settings of multiple devices all at once.  
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Introduction  
Switching Modes  
You can switch modes using one of the following methods.  
• Press [MODE]  
985  
• Press a footswitch (BOSS FS-5U/FS-6; sold separately) connected to the MODE  
jack  
The explanations in this  
manual include illustrations  
that depict what should  
typically be shown by the  
display. Note, however, that  
your unit may incorporate a  
newer, enhanced version of the  
system, so what you actually  
see in the display may not  
always match what appears in  
the manual.  
• Simultaneously press the [  
] and [  
] pedals  
fig.  
Standard Mode  
Control Change Mode  
System Exclusive Mode  
Patch Mode  
You can change the way the  
mode is switched when using  
About the Mode Indicators  
[
] and [  
] pedal or  
footswitch. See “Switching  
the Function of the MODE  
Pedal Jack” (p. 51) for the  
details on how to do this.  
Standard Mode  
Control Change Mode  
System Exclusive Mode  
Patch Mode  
The current mode is indicated with the MODE indicators. You can switch modes  
only from the top screen of any mode.  
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Standard Mode  
This is the mode for sending Program Change messages and Control Change  
messages.  
Transmitting Program Change Messages  
Pressing [  
] and [  
] pedals and the number pedals (1/6 – 5/10) transmits the  
Program Change messages and Bank select messages for the corresponding number  
pedals.  
With the factory settings,  
Program Change messages  
are not transmitted just by  
pressing the [  
] pedals. To transmit  
Program Change messages  
just by pressing the [  
and [ ] pedals, read  
“Using the [ ] [  
] and  
1
2
Press the [  
] pedal, and the numbers decrease by five; press the [  
]
[
pedal, and the numbers increase by five.  
]
The BANK/NUMBER display and Number pedal indicators flash.  
]
Pedals to Make the  
Press the number pedal (1/6–5/10) to select the number.  
Settings” (p. 48).  
The indicator for the number pedal pressed lights, and the Program Change message  
is transmitted.  
You can press the [  
] or  
[
] pedal to change  
With the factory settings, transmission of Bank Select messages and Program  
Change messages is in accordance with what is indicated in the BANK/NUMBER  
display, as shown below.  
patch numbers ten at a  
time. For more detailed  
the [  
] [  
] Pedal  
BANK/NUMBER Display  
Bank Select Message  
Program Change Message  
Step Size” (p. 49).  
(MSB)  
(LSB)  
You can limit the range of  
numbers switched. For  
more detailed information,  
see “Limiting the Range of  
Banks That Can Be  
Switched (Bank Extent)”  
(p. 48).  
001–128  
129–130  
0
1
0
0
1–128  
29–30  
Setting How Tones are Switched  
You can set the way the FC-300 switches tones with the pedals and displays tone  
numbers.  
You can indicate the pedal  
bank and number  
Make the settings to match the specifications of the external MIDI devices you are  
using (p. 47).  
separately in the BANK/  
NUMBER display. For  
details, refer to “Setting  
How Numbers are  
Indicated” (p. 49).  
You can stop output of  
Bank Select messages. For  
details, refer to “Setting  
the Bank Select Output”  
(p. 52).  
You can change the Bank  
Select messages. For details,  
refer to “Setting the Bank  
Select Value” (p. 53).  
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Standard Mode  
Transmitting Control Change Messages  
You can transmit Control Change messages with expression pedals and control  
pedals.  
Using the Expression Pedals  
For details about the all  
In keeping with the movement of the expression pedal, Control Change messages  
with the controller numbers set for each pedal are transmitted consecutively.  
parameters and changes the  
setting, refer to “Change the  
Pedal Settings” (p. 19).  
Each pedal is set at the factory as shown below.  
Expression Pedal  
EXP PEDAL 1  
EXP PEDAL 2  
CC#  
7
1
Range  
0–127  
0–127  
Using the Control Pedal and Expression Pedal Switch  
When you use control pedals, you can use the control pedals to send the Control  
Change messages for the controller numbers assigned to each of the pedals.  
The Control pedal is a  
momentary type pedal that  
sends an ON message when  
depressed and an OFF  
In addition, you can activate the expression pedal switch by strongly pressing down  
on the toe end of the pedal.  
message when released. You  
can change this to latch type  
operation, which sends an ON  
or OFF message each time you  
depress it – see “Mode” (p. 20).  
Control Change messages with the controller numbers set for each pedal are  
transmitted.  
Each pedal is set at the factory as shown below.  
Pedal  
CC#  
80  
81  
82  
83  
Range  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
Mode  
CTL PEDAL 1  
CTL PEDAL 2  
EXP PEDAL SW 1  
EXP PEDAL SW 2  
LATCH  
LATCH  
LATCH  
LATCH  
You can use the control pedal  
and expression pedal switch to  
switch the AMP CONTROL  
jacks – see “Change the Pedal  
Settings” (p. 19).  
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Standard Mode  
Using the External Control Pedals and Expression Pedals  
For details about the all  
parameters and changes the  
setting, refer to “Change the  
Pedal Settings” (p. 19).  
You can connect separately available footswitches and expression pedals and use the  
external pedals just like the FC-300’s pedals to transmit Control Change messages,  
When a BOSS FS-5U, FS-6 Footswitch is Connected,  
Assigned to CTL Pedal:  
These function in the same way as the FC-300’s built-in control pedals.  
Connect a control pedal to the EXP PEDAL/CTL jack and set the FC-300 to enable  
use of the pedal. (p. 50)  
* If you have two FS-5U pedals or an FS-6 pedal connected to the CTL3,4 jack with a special  
PCS-31 connecting cable (from Roland; available separately), the footswitch connected to  
the plug with the white ring controls the setting of CONTROL 3, and the footswitch  
connected to the plug with the red ring controls the setting of CONTROL 4.  
See “Making the  
Connections” (p. 11) for  
instructions on setting the  
polarity switch and mode  
switch for the connected pedal.  
* When only one footswitch is connected to the CTL3,4 jack, the CONTROL 3 settings are  
enabled.  
* When an FS-6 is connected to the CTL3,4 jack with an optional connection cable  
(stereo 1/4” phone ←→ stereo 1/4” phone), pedal switch B operates according to the  
CONTROL 3 settings, and pedal switch A operates according to the CONTROL 4  
settings.  
When a Roland EV-5, BOSS FV-500L or FV-500H is  
Connected, Assigned to Expression Pedal:  
These function in the same way as the FC-300’s built-in expression pedals.  
Connect a expression pedal to the EXP PEDAL/CTL jack and set the FC-300 to  
enable use of the pedal. (p. 50)  
* These do not operate as expression pedal switches.  
* If you are connecting a BOSS FV-500L/FV-500H, connect the pedal with an optional  
connection cable (stereo 1/4” phone ←→ stereo 1/4” phone).  
Controller Numbers for Each Pedal  
Each pedal is set at the factory as shown below.  
For details about the all  
parameters and changes the  
setting, refer to “Change the  
Pedal Settings” (p. 19).  
Pedal  
CTL3  
CTL4  
CTL5  
CTL6  
CTL7  
CTL8  
EXP PEDAL 3  
EXP PEDAL 4  
EXP PEDAL 5  
CC#  
76  
75  
10  
91  
11  
64  
76  
10  
11  
Range  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
Mode  
LATCH  
LATCH  
LATCH  
LATCH  
LATCH  
LATCH  
-
-
-
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Standard Mode  
Change the Pedal Settings  
You can freely change the settings for each pedal.  
1
In the Standard Mode’s top screen, press PARAMETER [  
].  
2
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to display the pedal setting screens.  
3
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to change the value.  
MIDI Messages  
This selects the MIDI messages to be transmitted.  
fig.05-009  
MIDI Message  
OFF  
These do not output MIDI messages.  
CC#1–CC#31, CC#33–CC#95  
These output Control Change messages.  
When the pedal is used as an expression pedal, consecutive values are output within  
the range set with the Range setting. When the pedal is used as a control pedal or  
other type of switch, the maximum value is output when the switch is on, and the  
minimum value is output when the switch is off.  
MIDI START / MIDI STOP / MIDI CONTINUE / MMC STOP / MMC PLAY /  
MMC DEF PLAY / MMC FAST FWD / MMC REWIND / MMC REC STROBE /  
MMC REC EXIT / MMC REC PAUSE / MMC PAUSE  
This transmits MIDI Realtime messages and MMC messages.  
When assigned to an expression pedal, messages are output once the pedal is  
pressed downward past the halfway point; when assigned to a control pedal or other  
switch, the messages are output when the switch is on.  
P.BEND / CH.PRS  
These transmit various Pitch Bend messages and Channel Pressure messages.  
When assigned to an expression pedal, consecutive values are output within the  
range set with the Range parameter. When assigned to a control pedal, the  
maximum value is output when the switch is on, and the minimum value is output  
when the switch is off.  
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Standard Mode  
Range  
The Range parameter is  
enabled when CC#, P.BEND,  
or CH.PRS is selected.  
This sets the range for values that are transmitted.  
fig.05-009  
Minimum Maximum  
Mode  
This sets the switch mode.  
The Mode parameter and AMP  
Ctl Op parameter are enabled  
when a control pedal or other  
switch function is selected.  
This parameter is ignored  
when the pedal is used as a  
expression pedal.  
fig.05-009  
Value  
LATCH  
MOMENTARY  
Explanation  
The ON and OFF will alternate each time you press the pedal.  
The value will be ON while you press the pedal, and OFF when you  
release the pedal.  
AMP Ctl Op (Amp Control Operation)  
This selects whether or not the AMP CONTROL jack is to be controlled.  
fig.05-009  
AMP CONTROL  
1 jack  
AMP CONTROL  
2 jack  
When the AMP Ctl Op parameter is set to ON and the AMP Polarity parameter is set  
to Normal, control of AMP CONTROL with the pedal functions as shown below.  
You can change the polarity of  
the AMP CONTROL jacks. For  
more detailed information, see  
“Setting the Polarity of the  
AMP CONTROL Jacks” (p.  
50).  
fig.05-009  
When the pedal is OFF  
Closed  
Guitar Amp  
(amps channel switching jack)  
FC-300  
(AMP CONTROL jack)  
Open  
When the pedal is ON  
Guitar Amp  
FC-300  
(amps channel switching jack)  
(AMP CONTROL jack)  
4
When you have finished making the settings, press [EXIT] to return to the  
initial screen.  
The settings are saved, and the FC-300 returns to the initial screen.  
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Control Change Mode  
About the Control 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.  
Pedal Setting Number  
You can also store up to five sets, or configurations, of settings for all of the pedals  
within the FC-300’s memory. Called pedal settings, these configurations can be  
switched as needed (p. 26).  
Transmitting Control Change Messages  
Pressing the various pedals transmits the Control Change messages set for the  
respective pedal over the selected MIDI channel.  
Number Pedal (1/6–5/10)  
Control Change messages with the controller numbers set for each pedal are  
transmitted.  
For details about the all  
Each pedal is set at the factory as shown below.  
parameters and changes the  
setting, refer to “Change the  
Pedal Settings” (p. 24).  
Pedal  
CC#  
65  
66  
67  
68  
Range  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
Mode  
Pedal  
6
7
8
9
10  
CC#  
70  
71  
72  
73  
Range  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
Mode  
1
2
3
4
5
LATCH  
LATCH  
LATCH  
LATCH  
LATCH  
LATCH  
LATCH  
LATCH  
LATCH  
LATCH  
69  
74  
[ ] [  
] Pedal  
These switch the number pedal functions.  
Pedal  
Explanation  
[
[
]
]
This sets the number pedals to function as pedals 1–5.  
This sets the number pedals to function as pedals 6–10.  
When the [  
for number pedals 1–5 become operable.  
When the [ ] pedal is pressed, the [  
for number pedals 6–10 become operable.  
] pedal is pressed, the [  
] pedal’s indicator lights, and the functions  
] pedal’s indicator lights, and the functions  
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Control Change Mode  
Using the Expression Pedals  
In keeping with the movement of the expression pedal, Control Change messages  
with the controller numbers set for each pedal are transmitted consecutively.  
For details about the all  
parameters and changes the  
setting, refer to “Change the  
Pedal Settings” (p. 24).  
Each pedal is set at the factory as shown below.  
Expression Pedal  
EXP PEDAL 1  
EXP PEDAL 2  
CC#  
7
1
Range  
0–127  
0–127  
Using the Control Pedal and Expression Pedal Switch  
Control Change messages with the controller numbers set for each pedal are  
transmitted.  
The Control pedal is a  
momentary type pedal that  
sends an ON message when  
depressed and an OFF  
Each pedal is set at the factory as shown below.  
Pedal  
CC#  
80  
81  
82  
83  
Range  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
Mode  
message when released. You  
can change this to latch type  
operation, which sends an ON  
or OFF message each time you  
depress it – see “Mode” (p. 25).  
CTL PEDAL 1  
CTL PEDAL 2  
EXP PEDAL SW 1  
EXP PEDAL SW 2  
LATCH  
LATCH  
LATCH  
LATCH  
You can use the control pedal  
and expression pedal switch to  
switch the AMP CONTROL  
jacks – see “Change the Pedal  
Settings” (p. 24).  
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Control Change Mode  
Using Additional Footswitches and Expression Pedals  
For details about the all  
parameters and changes the  
setting, refer to “Change the  
Pedal Settings” (p. 24).  
You can connect separately available footswitches and expression pedals and use the  
Realtime messages, and other such data.  
When a BOSS FS-5U, FS-6 Footswitch is Connected,  
Assigned to CTL Pedal:  
These function in the same way as the FC-300’s built-in control pedals.  
Connect a control pedal to the EXP PEDAL/CTL jack and set the FC-300 to enable  
use of the pedal. (p. 50)  
* If you have two FS-5U pedals or an FS-6 pedal connected to the CTL3,4 jack with a special  
PCS-31 connecting cable (from Roland; available separately), the footswitch connected to  
the plug with the white ring controls the setting of CONTROL 3, and the footswitch  
connected to the plug with the red ring controls the setting of CONTROL 4.  
See “Making the  
Connections” (p. 11) for  
instructions on setting the  
polarity switch and mode  
switch for the connected pedal.  
* When only one footswitch is connected to the CTL3,4 jack, the CONTROL 3 settings are  
enabled.  
* When an FS-6 is connected to the CTL3,4 jack with an optional connection cable  
(stereo 1/4” phone ←→ stereo 1/4” phone), pedal switch B operates according to the  
CONTROL 3 settings, and pedal switch A operates according to the CONTROL 4  
settings.  
When a Roland EV-5, BOSS FV-500L or FV-500H is  
Connected, Assigned to Expression Pedal:  
These function in the same way as the FC-300’s built-in expression pedals.  
Connect a expression pedal to the EXP PEDAL/CTL jack and set the FC-300 to  
enable use of the pedal. (p. 50)  
* These do not operate as expression pedal switches.  
* If you are connecting a BOSS FV-500L or FV-500H, connect the pedal with an optional  
connection cable (stereo 1/4” phone ←→ stereo 1/4” phone).  
Controller Numbers of the Pedals  
For details about the all  
Each pedal is set at the factory as shown below.  
parameters and changes the  
setting, refer to “Change the  
Pedal Settings” (p. 24).  
Pedal  
CTL3  
CTL4  
CTL5  
CTL6  
CTL7  
CTL8  
EXP PEDAL 3  
EXP PEDAL 4  
EXP PEDAL 5  
CC#  
76  
75  
10  
91  
11  
64  
76  
10  
11  
Range  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
Mode  
LATCH  
LATCH  
LATCH  
LATCH  
LATCH  
LATCH  
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Control Change Mode  
Change the Pedal Settings  
You can freely change the settings for each pedal.  
1
In the Control Change Mode’s top screen, press PARAMETER [  
].  
settings are switched. To save  
settings made for the pedals,  
save them as pedal settings.  
For more detailed information,  
see “Storing Controller  
Numbers Assigned to the  
Pedals (Pedal Settings)” (p.  
26).  
2
Pressing PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to show the pedal setting screens.  
3
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to change the value.  
MIDI Messages  
This selects the MIDI messages to be transmitted.  
fig.05-009  
MIDI Message  
OFF  
These do not output MIDI messages.  
CC#1–CC#31, CC#33–CC#95  
These output Control Change messages.  
When assigned to an expression pedal, consecutive values are output within the  
range set with the Range parameter. When assigned to a control pedal, the  
maximum value is output when the switch is on, and the minimum value is output  
when the switch is off.  
MIDI START / MIDI STOP / MIDI CONTINUE / MMC STOP / MMC PLAY /  
MMC DEF PLAY / MMC FAST FWD / MMC REWIND / MMC REC STROBE /  
MMC REC EXIT / MMC REC PAUSE / MMC PAUSE  
This transmits MIDI Realtime messages and MMC messages.  
When assigned to an expression pedal, messages are output once the pedal is  
pressed downward past the halfway point; when assigned to a control pedal or other  
switch, the messages are output when the switch is on.  
P.BEND / CH.PRS  
These transmit various Pitch Bend messages and Channel Pressure messages.  
When assigned to an expression pedal, consecutive values are output within the  
range set with the Range parameter. When assigned to a control pedal, the  
maximum value is output when the switch is on, and the minimum value is output  
when the switch is off.  
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Control Change Mode  
Range  
This sets the range for values that are transmitted.  
fig.05-009  
The Range parameter is  
enabled when CC#, P.BEND,  
or CH.PRS is selected for the  
expression pedal.  
Minimum Maximum  
Mode  
This sets the switch mode.  
fig.05-009  
The Mode parameter and AMP  
Ctl Op parameter are enabled  
when a control pedal or other  
switch function is selected.  
Value  
Explanation  
LATCH  
The ON and OFF will alternate each time you press the pedal.  
MOMENTARY  
The value will be ON while you press the pedal, and OFF when you re-  
lease the pedal.  
AMP Ctl Op (Amp Control Operation)  
This selects whether or not the AMP CONTROL jack is to be controlled.  
fig.05-009  
AMP CONTROL  
1 jack  
AMP CONTROL  
2 jack  
When the AMP Ctl Op parameter is set to ON and the AMP Polarity parameter is set  
to Normal, control of AMP CONTROL with the pedal functions as shown below.  
fig.05-00fig.05-009  
When the pedal is OFF  
Closed  
Guitar Amp  
(amps channel switching jack)  
FC-300  
(AMP CONTROL jack)  
Open  
When the pedal is ON  
settings made for the pedals,  
save them as pedal settings.  
For more detailed information,  
see “Storing Controller  
Pedals (Pedal Settings)” (p.  
26).  
Guitar Amp  
(amps channel switching jack)  
FC-300  
(AMP CONTROL jack)  
4
5
When you have finished with the editing, press [EXIT].  
The top screen appears.  
After making the changes, follow the instructions in “Storing Controller  
Numbers Assigned to the Pedals (Pedal Settings)” (p. 26) to save the settings.  
You can change the polarity of  
the AMP CONTROL jacks. For  
more detailed information, see  
“Setting the Polarity of the  
AMP CONTROL Jacks” (p.  
50).  
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Control Change Mode  
(Pedal Settings)  
The FC-300 can store up to five different configurations of settings made for all of the  
pedals (“Change the Pedal Settings” (p. 24)) in Control Change mode. These  
configurations are called pedal settings, and you can switch them as needed.  
1
After completing the pedal settings (p. 24), press [WRITE] in the top screen of  
the Control Change Mode.  
2
Select the number (1–5) for the pedal settings you want to store with VALUE  
[
] [  
].  
The store-destination  
of the pedal setting  
3
4
Press [WRITE].  
“Sure?” appears in the display.  
If you want to write the setting, press [WRITE]; if you want to cancel the  
procedure, press [EXIT].  
Switching Control Numbers Assigned to the Pedals  
Simultaneously  
1
With the Control Change Mode screen displayed, press VALUE [  
] [  
].  
The pedal settings are switched, and the current pedal setting number is indicated in  
the BANK/NUMBER display.  
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Control Change Mode  
Deleting a Pedal Setting  
1
Press [WRITE] in the top screen of the Control Change Mode.  
2
Pressing PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to show the “Delete” screen.  
3
Select the number (1–5) for the pedal settings you want to delete with VALUE  
] [ ].  
[
The erased pedal setting  
4
5
Press [WRITE].  
“Sure?” appears in the display.  
If you want to delete the setting, press [WRITE]; if you want to cancel the  
procedure, press [EXIT].  
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System Exclusive Mode  
This mode is for transmitting and receiving System Exclusive messages.  
Pressing the FC-300’s pedals and pedals connected to the EXP PEDAL/CTL jacks  
transmits the pedal status via System Exclusive messages.  
In addition, display content and pedal indicators can be switched with System  
Exclusive messages received by the FC-300.  
* For more on the System Exclusive messages transmitted and received in System Exclusive  
mode, refer to the “MIDI Implementation (p. 59).”  
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Patch Mode  
About the Patch Mode  
This mode is used for storing combinations of multiple MIDI messages that you can  
combine freely and transmitting these messages together in groups.  
This mode allows you to control the settings for multiple devices, all just with the  
FC-300.  
When a patch name is set, the  
patch name is indicated in the  
top screen in Patch Mode.  
Patch Number  
Patch Name  
About the Patch  
A “patch” is a group of multiple MIDI messages (MIDI stream) and other settings  
that are configured together as a single unit. The FC-300 can store up to 100  
individual patches.(p. 44)  
The patch can set the following parameters.  
• Patch’s ON Stream  
Group of MIDI messages transmitted when a patch is selected.  
A “MIDI stream” is a number  
of MIDI messages grouped  
together.  
• Patch’s OFF Stream  
Group of MIDI messages transmitted when a different patch is selected or  
when a pedal is released. These are used for canceling settings from ON  
streams.  
• Timing for transmission of the patch’s OFF stream  
• CTL1,2 ON streams  
These are the groups of MIDI messages transmitted when the pedals are  
switched on.  
• CTL1,2 OFF streams  
These are the groups of MIDI messages transmitted when the pedals are  
switched off.  
• AMP CONTROL  
You can set the status of the AMP CONTROL jacks when a patch is selected.  
• Control pedal, expression pedal, and other settings  
• Patch names  
* An individual patch can hold MIDI messages containing up to a maximum of  
approximately 500 bytes. Although the total amount of MIDI message data that can be  
stored in Patch Mode is approximately 8 Kbytes, this amount of memory is shared by all  
patches. Therefore, please note that not all patches can contain the full approximately 500  
bytes.  
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Patch Mode  
Transmitting Control Change Messages  
You can transmit Control Change messages through operation of the expression  
pedals, control pedals, and other controllers.  
For details about the all  
parameters and changes the  
setting, refer to “Change the  
Pedal Settings” (p. 42).  
Using the Expression Pedals  
In keeping with the movement of the expression pedal, Control Change messages  
Each pedal is set at the factory as shown below.  
Expression Pedal  
EXP PEDAL 1 (Assign Number=1)  
EXP PEDAL 2 (Assign Number=1)  
CC#  
7
1
Range  
0–127  
0–127  
All Assign Numbers from 2 on are set to OFF. For more information about the Assign  
Numbers, see “Change the Pedal Settings” (p. 42).  
Using the Control Pedals and Expression Pedal  
Switches  
The Control pedal and EXP  
that sends an ON or OFF  
message each time you depress  
it. You can change this to  
momentary type operation,  
which sends an ON message  
when depressed and an OFF  
message when released – see  
“Mode” (p. 43).  
You can connect separately available footswitches and expression pedals and use the  
external pedals just like the FC-300’s pedals to transmit MIDI messages.  
Each pedal is set at the factory as shown below.  
Pedal  
CTL PEDAL 1  
CTL PEDAL 2  
EXP PEDAL SW 1 (Assign Number=1)  
EXP PEDAL SW 2 (Assign Number=1)  
CC#  
80  
81  
82  
83  
Range  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
Mode  
LATCH  
LATCH  
LATCH  
LATCH  
All Assign Numbers from 2 on are set to OFF. For more information about the Assign  
Numbers, see “Change the Pedal Settings” (p. 42).  
You can use the control pedal  
and expression pedal switch to  
switch the AMP CONTROL  
jacks – see “Change the Pedal  
Settings” (p. 42).  
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Patch Mode  
Using the External Control Pedals and Expression Pedals  
For details about the all  
parameters and changes the  
setting, refer to “Change the  
Pedal Settings” (p. 42).  
You can connect separately available footswitches and expression pedals and use the  
Realtime messages, and other such data.  
When a BOSS FS-5U, FS-6 Footswitch is Connected,  
Assigned to CTL Pedal:  
These function in the same way as the FC-300’s built-in control pedals.  
Connect a control pedal to the EXP PEDAL/CTL jack and set the FC-300 to enable  
use of the pedal. (p. 50)  
* If you have two FS-5U pedals or an FS-6 pedal connected to the CTL3,4 jack with a special  
PCS-31 connecting cable (from Roland; available separately), the footswitch connected to  
the plug with the white ring controls the setting of CONTROL 3, and the footswitch  
connected to the plug with the red ring controls the setting of CONTROL 4.  
See “Making the  
Connections” (p. 11) for  
instructions on setting the  
polarity switch and mode  
switch for the connected pedal.  
* When only one footswitch is connected to the CTL3,4 jack, the CONTROL 3 settings are  
enabled.  
* When an FS-6 is connected to the CTL3,4 jack with an optional connection cable  
(stereo 1/4” phone ←→ stereo 1/4” phone), pedal switch B operates according to the  
CONTROL 3 settings, and pedal switch A operates according to the CONTROL 4  
settings.  
When a Roland EV-5, BOSS FV-500L or FV-500H is  
Connected, Assigned to Expression Pedal:  
These function in the same way as the FC-300’s built-in expression pedals.  
Connect a expression pedal to the EXP PEDAL/CTL jack and set the FC-300 to  
enable use of the pedal. (p. 50)  
* These do not operate as expression pedal switches.  
* If you are connecting a BOSS FV-500L or FV-500H, connect the pedal with an optional  
connection cable (stereo 1/4” phone ←→ stereo 1/4” phone).  
The Controller Number of Each Pedal  
Each pedal is set at the factory as shown below.  
You can set the range for  
values that are transmitted,  
refer to “Change the Pedal  
Settings” (p. 42).  
Pedal  
CC#  
76  
75  
10  
91  
11  
64  
76  
10  
11  
Range  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
0–127  
Mode  
LATCH  
LATCH  
LATCH  
LATCH  
LATCH  
LATCH  
CTL3  
CTL4  
CTL5  
CTL6  
CTL7  
CTL8  
EXP PEDAL 3  
EXP PEDAL 4  
EXP PEDAL 5  
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Patch Mode  
Transmitting Patch Data  
When a patch is selected with the [  
] and [  
] pedals and number pedals, the  
MIDI messages saved to the patch are transmitted.  
With the factory settings,  
Program Change messages are  
1
2
Press the [  
] pedal, and the numbers decrease by five; press the [  
]
pressing the [  
pedals.  
] and [  
]
pedal, and the numbers increase by five.  
To transmit Program Change  
messages just by pressing the  
The BANK/NUMBER display and Number pedal indicators flash.  
[
] and [  
] pedals, read  
] [  
“Using the [  
]
The numbers are selected by pressing the number pedals (1/6–5/10).  
Pedals to Make the Settings”  
The patch for the selected number is selected (the pedal’s indicator lights), and the  
MIDI messages in the ON stream within the patch are transmitted.  
(p. 48).  
Additionally, other settings included in the patch are enabled. A current patch’s OFF  
streams are transmitted before the newly selected patch’s ON streams are  
transmitted.  
You can program the FC-300  
so that pressing the [  
] and  
[
] pedals changes patch  
numbers ten at a time. For  
details, refer to “Setting the  
[
] [  
(p. 49).  
You can release the number  
pedal to transmit OFF stream  
at a time. For more detailed  
information, see “Setting the  
Timing for Transmission of  
OFF MIDI Streams” (p. 40).  
Patch Number 100 is indicated  
as P.00.  
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Patch Mode  
Creating Patches  
In the Patch Mode’s top screen, when press PARAMETER [  
setting screens appear in the display. Press PARAMETER [  
parameter you want to change.  
], the various pedal  
] [ ] to select the  
If you switch patches before  
saving the MIDI messages you  
have input to the patch, any  
edited content is lost. To save  
the changes you have made,  
carry out the Write procedure,  
refer to “Storing (Saving)  
Patches” (p. 44).  
The patch can set the following parameters.  
• Patch’s ON Stream  
• Patch’s OFF Stream  
• The Transmit timing of the patch’s Off Stream  
• ON Stream of the CTL pedal 1, 2  
• OFF Stream of the CTL pedal 1, 2  
• Amp Control  
• Control Pedal, Expression Pedal, and Other Settings  
• Patch Name  
You can assign the following messages to ON streams and OFF streams.  
Message  
Channel  
Message  
Display  
PC  
CC  
N.ON/N.OFF  
C.PRS  
K.PRS  
Program Change Message  
Control Change Message  
Note On/Note Off Message  
Channel Pressure Message  
Polyphonic Key Pressure Message  
Pitch Bend Message  
P.BEND  
REALTIME  
Realtime Message  
MIDI START  
MIDI STOP  
MIDI CONTINUE  
System Exclusive Message  
SYSEX  
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Patch Mode  
Editing MIDI Streams  
1
In the Patch Mode’s top screen, press PARAMETER [  
].  
2
Use the PARAMETER [  
] and [  
] buttons to select the MIDI stream you  
want to edit, then press [WRITE].  
3
“Edit MIDI” appears in the screen; press [WRITE].  
The screen for selecting the MIDI stream editing function appears.  
The following display appears when the message is not assigned.  
Message Number  
4
5
Use the VALUE [  
to be edited.  
] and [  
] to select the message number for the message  
You can select only one point  
to which no messages at all are  
assigned.  
If you are adding any message, press [INS]. The message is added before the number  
of the currently selected message.  
To delete a message, select the message number with VALUE [  
[DEL].  
] [  
] then press  
Use the following procedures to edit the MIDI stream for different types of  
messages.  
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Patch Mode  
When Setting Channel Messages and Realtime Messages  
1
2
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to move the cursor to the MIDI message.  
MIDI Message  
MIDI Channel  
When the MIDI channel is set  
to Tx, the channel set with the  
MIDI:Tx Channel parameter in  
Utilities is set (p. 52).  
Message Number  
Data  
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to select the MIDI message to be edited.  
MIDI Message  
PC  
CC  
N.ON  
N.OFF  
C.PRS  
Data  
MIDI Channel (CH#), Program Number (PC#)  
MIDI Channel (CH#), Controller Number (CC#), Value (VAL)  
MIDI Channel (CH#), Note Number (NOTE#), Velocity (V)  
MIDI Channel (CH#), Note Number (NOTE#), Velocity (V)  
MIDI Channel (CH#), VALUE  
K.PRS  
P.BEND  
REALTIME  
MIDI Channel (CH#), Note Number (NOTE#), Velocity (V)  
MIDI Channel (CH#), Value (MSB, LSB)  
MIDI START/MIDI STOP/MIDI CONTINUE  
3
4
Press PARAMETER [  
to change.  
] [  
] to move the cursor to the parameter you want  
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to change the value.  
If there is any other message you want to change, select the message number as  
instructed in Step 4 of “Editing MIDI Streams” (p. 34), then repeat Steps 1-4.  
5
After making the changes, follow the instructions in “Storing (Saving)  
Patches” (p. 44) to save the MIDI messages to a patch.  
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Patch Mode  
When Setting System Exclusive Messages  
1
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to move the cursor to the MIDI message.  
MIDI Message  
MIDI Channel  
Message Number  
Data  
2
3
4
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to select the “SYSEX.”  
Press [WRITE] to display the advanced editing screen.  
The maximum amount of data  
that can be saved to a system  
exclusive message is 256 bytes.  
Press PARAMETER [  
change.  
] [  
] to move the cursor to the data you want to  
With Roland System Exclusive  
messages, moving the cursor  
to the message in front of F7  
(the end of the transmitted  
data) and pressing [WRITE]  
performs a checksum and  
inserts it there.  
5
6
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to change the value.  
If you want to add a data, use PARAMETER [  
the position where you want to make the addition, then press [INS]. If you  
want to delete a data, use PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to the  
] [  
] to move the cursor to  
position where you want to delete, then press [DEL].  
Repeat steps 4–6, edit the data.  
7
8
When you have finished with the editing, press [EXIT].  
After making the changes, follow the instructions in “Storing (Saving)  
Patches” (p. 44) to save the MIDI messages to a patch.  
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Patch Mode  
When Setting System Exclusive Messages Using the  
Template  
When assigning the following System Exclusive messages, use the template.  
Template  
GM SYS ON  
GM SYS OFF  
V-LINK ON  
V-LINK OFF  
MMC STOP  
MMC PLAY  
MMC REC EXIT  
MMC REC PAUSE  
MMC PAUSE  
MMC RESET  
MMC LOCATE  
MMC DEF PLAY  
MMC FAST FWD  
MMC REWIND  
MMC REC STROBE  
1
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to move the cursor to the MIDI message.  
MIDI Message  
MIDI Channel  
Message Number  
Data  
2
3
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to select the “SYSEX.”  
Press PARAMETER [  
] to move the cursor to the “Template.”  
4
Press [WRITE] to display the template selection screen.  
Template  
5
6
Press VALUE [  
Press [WRITE].  
] [  
] to select the template.  
The contents of the template are input in the MIDI stream.  
7
After making the changes, follow the instructions in “Storing (Saving)  
Patches” (p. 44) to save the MIDI messages to a patch.  
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Patch Mode  
Copying and Moving MIDI Messages Within a Stream  
You can copy MIDI messages saved within a MIDI stream.  
Use this function when you want to program a number of similar messages in a  
stream.  
Messages in MIDI streams are output in the same order they are programmed.  
To change the sequence of the messages in a stream, use the Move function.  
1
2
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to move the cursor to message number.  
Press VALUE [  
number.  
] [  
] to select you want to copy (or move) message  
3
Press PARAMETER [  
Press [WRITE].  
] [  
] to select the “MOVE” or “COPY.”  
4
5
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to select the copy destination (or move destination)  
message number.  
The copy (or move) message is inserted to the in front of the selected message  
number.  
6
7
Press [WRITE].  
“Sure?” appears in the display; press [WRITE] once more.  
8
After making the changes, follow the instructions in “Storing (Saving)  
Patches” (p. 44) to save the MIDI messages to a patch.  
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Patch Mode  
How to Copy MIDI Streams  
You can copy an edited stream to a different patch or different stream.  
1
In the Patch Mode’s top screen, press PARAMETER [  
].  
2
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to select the stream to be used as the copy  
source, then press [WRITE].  
3
4
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to select “Copy MIDI,” then press [WRITE].  
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to select the stream to be used as the copy source,  
then press [WRITE].  
5
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to select the stream to be used as the copy  
destination, then press [WRITE].  
6
7
“Sure?” appears in the display; press [WRITE] once more.  
After making the changes, follow the instructions in “Storing (Saving)  
Patches” (p. 44) to save the MIDI messages to a patch.  
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Patch Mode  
How to Delete MIDI Streams  
You can delete content in streams.  
1
In the Patch Mode’s top screen, press PARAMETER [  
].  
2
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to select the stream from which you want to  
delete data, then press [WRITE].  
3
4
5
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to select “Delete MIDI,” then press [WRITE].  
“Sure?” appears in the display; press [WRITE] once more.  
After making the changes, follow the instructions in “Storing (Saving)  
Patches” (p. 44) to save the MIDI messages to a patch.  
Setting the Timing for Transmission of OFF MIDI Streams  
1
In the Patch Mode’s top screen, press PARAMETER [  
].  
2
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to select “Off Timing.”  
Setting the timing  
for transmission  
3
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to set the value.  
Explanation  
Value  
PEDAL RELEASE  
After the patches are switched, the OFF stream is transmit-  
The Off Timing parameter is  
set to PATCH CHANGE when  
shipped from the factory.  
PATCH CHANGE  
The stream is transmitted when the next patch is selected.  
The OFF stream is transmitted immediately before the ON  
stream for the next patch is transmitted.  
4
After making the changes, follow the instructions in “Storing (Saving)  
Patches” (p. 44) to save the MIDI messages to a patch.  
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Patch Mode  
Setting the Amp Control  
You can set the status of the AMP CONTROL jacks when patches are selected.  
1
In the Patch Mode’s top screen, press PARAMETER [  
].  
2
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to select “AMP Ctl.”  
AMP CONTROL  
1 jack  
AMP CONTROL  
2 jack  
3
4
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to select “1” or “2” of the AMP Ctl.  
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to change the value.  
You can change the polarity of  
the AMP CONTROL jacks. For  
more detailed information, see  
“Setting the Polarity of the  
AMP CONTROL Jacks” (p.  
50).  
Control of AMP CONTROL when the AMP Pol. parameter (p. 50) is set to NORMAL  
is as shown below.  
Value  
---  
Explanation  
The AMP CONTROL jack is disabled.  
The AMP CONTROL jack is switched off (closed).  
The AMP CONTROL jack is switched on (open).  
OFF  
ON  
When the AMP Ctl is OFF  
Closed  
Guitar Amp  
FC-300  
(amps channel switching jack)  
(AMP CONTROL jack)  
Open  
When the AMP Ctl is ON  
Guitar Amp  
FC-300  
(amps channel switching jack)  
(AMP CONTROL jack)  
5
After making the changes, follow the instructions in “Storing (Saving)  
Patches” (p. 44) to save the setting to a patch.  
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Patch Mode  
Change the Pedal Settings  
You can freely change the settings for each pedal.  
1
In the Patch Mode’s top screen, press PARAMETER [  
].  
2
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to select the each pedal settings screen.  
The pedals being set appear at the left and upper of the screen.  
You can set the following parameters:  
• ON Stream  
• OFF Stream  
• Control Change Message (The pedal can be assigned to up to six messages.)  
• Amp Control  
3
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to change the value.  
Setting the ON Stream and OFF Stream  
You can assign these in the same manner as streams set as patch parameters. (p. 34)  
However, the timing for transmission of OFF streams follows the settings made in  
Pedal mode. You can set ON streams and OFF streams only with the FC-300’s CTL  
pedals.  
Assign Number  
The EXP PEDAL and EXP PEDAL SW can be assigned to up to six messages to be  
transmitted. You can also assign one message to be transmitted to each of the pedals  
connected to the rear panel’s EXP PEDAL/CTL jacks and FC-300’s CTL pedals.  
Assign Number  
MIDI Message  
MIDI Channel  
When the MIDI channel is set  
to Tx, the channel set with the  
MIDI:Tx Channel parameter in  
Utilities is set (p. 52).  
MIDI Channel  
This sets the MIDI channel for the messages being transmitted.  
MIDI Messages  
This sets the range for values that are transmitted.  
• Off  
These do not output MIDI messages.  
• CC#1 – CC#31, CC#33 – CC#95  
These output Control Change messages.  
When used to an expression pedal, consecutive values are output within the  
range set with the Range parameter. When used to a control pedal, the  
maximum value is output when the switch is on, and the minimum value is  
output when the switch is off.  
• MIDI START / MIDI STOP / MIDI CONTINUE / MMC STOP / MMC PLAY /  
MMC DEF PLAY / MMC FAST FWD / MMC REWIND / MMC REC STROBE /  
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Patch Mode  
MMC REC EXIT / MMC REC PAUSE / MMC PAUSE  
This transmits MIDI Realtime messages and MMC messages.  
When assigned to an expression pedal, messages are output once the pedal is  
pressed downward past the halfway point; when assigned to a control pedal  
or other switch, the messages are output when the switch is on.  
• P.BEND/CH.PRS  
These transmit various Pitch Bend messages and Channel Pressure messages.  
When assigned to an expression pedal, consecutive values are output within  
the range set with the Range parameter. When assigned to a control pedal, the  
maximum value is output when the switch is on, and the minimum value is  
output when the switch is off.  
Range  
This sets the range for values that are transmitted.  
fig.05-009  
The Range parameter is  
Minimum Maximum  
enabled only when CC#,  
P.BEND, or CH.PRS is  
selected.  
Mode  
This sets the switch mode.  
fig.05-009  
The Mode parameter and AMP  
Ctl Op parameter are enabled  
with control pedals and other  
such switches. These  
Value  
LATCH  
MOMENTARY  
Explanation  
parameters are disregarded  
when the pedal is used as an  
expression pedal.  
The ON and OFF will alternate each time you press the pedal.  
The value will be ON while you press the pedal, and OFF when you  
release the pedal.  
AMP Ctl Op (Amp Control Operation)  
fig.05-009  
AMP CONTROL  
1 jack  
AMP CONTROL  
2 jack  
Control of AMP CONTROL using a pedal when the AMP Ctl Op parameter is set to  
ON and the AMP Pol. parameter (p. 50) is set to NORMAL is as shown below.  
fig.05-009  
When the pedal is OFF  
Closed  
You can change the polarity of  
the AMP CONTROL jacks. For  
more detailed information, see  
“Setting the Polarity of the  
AMP CONTROL Jacks” (p.  
50).  
Guitar Amp  
(amps channel switching jack)  
FC-300  
(AMP CONTROL jack)  
Open  
When the pedal is ON  
Guitar Amp  
FC-300  
(amps channel switching jack)  
(AMP CONTROL jack)  
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Patch Mode  
4
When you have finished with the editing, press [EXIT].  
The settings made for the  
The top screen appears.  
pedals are lost when the patch  
is switched. To save settings  
made for the pedals, save them  
as a patch. For more detailed  
information, see “Storing  
(Saving) Patches” (p. 44).  
5
After making the changes, follow the instructions in “Storing (Saving)  
Patches” (p. 44) to save the setting to a patch.  
Set the Patch Name  
1
Patch names can be up to 12  
characters in length.  
In the Patch mode’s top screen, press PARAMETER [  
].  
2
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to select “Patch Name.”  
When you press [INS], inserts  
a blank space at the cursor  
location. When you press  
[DEL], deletes a character at  
the cursor location.  
3
Press PARAMETER [  
enter the characters.  
] to move the cursor, and press VALUE [  
] [  
] to  
Patch names are indicated in  
the top screen in Patch Mode.  
Storing (Saving) Patches  
To store patches you have created in memory, carry out the Write procedure.  
1
In the Patch mode’s top screen, press [WRITE].  
2
3
Press VALUE [  
press [WRITE].  
] [  
] to select the save-destination patch number, then  
“Sure?” appears in the display; press [WRITE] once more.  
The set value is saved, and the FC-300 returns to the top screen.  
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Patch Mode  
Deleting Patches  
You can delete entire patches.  
1
Select the patch you want to delete in the Patch mode’s top screen, then  
press [WRITE].  
2
Press PARAMETER [  
Press [WRITE].  
] to select “Delete.”  
3
4
“Sure?” appears in the display; press [WRITE] once more.  
The selected patch is deleted, and the FC-300 returns to the top screen.  
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Other Features  
Setting the System Parameters  
Set the system parameters with the following procedure.  
1
Press [UTILITY].  
The [UTILITY] indicator lights, and the Utility screen appears in the display.  
2
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to call up the parameter you want to set.  
Parameters that can be set and their screens are described in the next section.  
3
4
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to set the various parameters.  
When you’ve finished making the settings, press [UTILITY] or [EXIT].  
The data is saved, and FC-300 returns to the top screen.  
Adjusting the LCD Contrast  
Depending on where the FC-300 is placed, the display (on the right) may become  
difficult to read.  
If this occurs, adjust the display contrast.  
1
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to select “SYS:LCD Contrast.”  
2
3
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to adjust the contrast.  
When you’ve finished making the settings, press [UTILITY] or [EXIT].  
Reducing Battery Consumption (Economy Mode)  
When the FC-300 is run on battery power, setting Economy Mode to ON enables  
approximately 1.8 times continuous running time of the normal FC-300’s operating  
mode.  
1
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to select “SYS:Economy Mode.”  
The display and indicators  
may flicker when Economy  
Mode is set to ON, but this  
does not indicate a  
2
3
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to switch Economy Mode on and off.  
malfunction.  
When you’ve finished making the settings, press [UTILITY] or [EXIT].  
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Other Features  
Setting the Method Used for Transmitting Program  
Change messages in Standard Mode (PC Mode)  
You can change the method used for transmitting program changes to match the  
device connected to the FC-300.  
1
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to select “SYS:PC Mode.”  
2
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to make the setting.  
When PC Mode is set to  
EFFECTS, the Bank Select  
messages actually output  
include the Bank Select in the  
table at the left together with  
UTILITY MIDI:Bank Select  
parameter (p. 47).  
Value  
EFFECTS  
SOUND MODULE  
Explanation  
Optimal mode for switching effects processor patches  
Optimal mode for switching sound module patches  
When PC Mode parameter sets to “EFFECTS” and SYS:Bank Display parameter sets  
to “LINEAR,” the FC-300’s BANK/NUMBER display and the transmitted bank  
select messages and program change messages correspond as shown below.  
BANK/NUMBER Display  
Bank Select message  
Program Change  
message  
You can switch how  
information is indicated in the  
BANK/NUMBER display (p.  
49).  
(MSB)  
(LSB)  
001–128  
129–200  
201–300  
301–400  
401–500  
501–600  
601–700  
701–800  
801–900  
901–990  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1–128  
29-100  
1–100  
1–100  
1–100  
1–100  
1–100  
1–100  
1–100  
1–90  
The MIDI Bank Select setting  
increases and decreases the  
MSB. You can also have this  
change the LSB. For more  
detailed information, see  
“Setting the Bank Select  
Output” (p. 52).  
When set to “SOUND MODULE,” the FC-300’s LCD appears bank select MSB and  
LSB, and the transmitted bank select message with program change message.  
When PC Mode is set to  
SOUND MODULE, the MSB  
and LSB values upon power-  
up will be the values set in  
MIDI:Bank Select.  
MSB  
LSB  
Program Change Number  
Bank Select  
3
When you’ve finished making the settings, press [UTILITY] or [EXIT].  
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Other Features  
Using the [ ] [  
] Pedals to Make the Settings  
1
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to select “SYS:Bnk Chg Mode.”  
2
Press the VALUE [  
] [  
] to program the settings.  
Here are some examples of operation in Standard Mode.  
Value  
Explanation  
IMMEDIATE  
Program changes are transmitted immediately when [  
] or  
[
] is pressed.  
Example) When starting from “003,” pressing [  
neously transmits PC#8.  
] simulta-  
WAIT FOR A NUM  
RESET NUMBER  
Program changes are transmitted when a number pedal is  
pressed after [ ] or [ ] is pressed.  
Example) Starting from “003,” after [  
green number pedal indicators are flashing, pressing number  
pedal 8 outputs PC#8.  
] is pressed and all of the  
Although program changes are transmitted immediately when  
[
] or [  
] is pressed, just as with Immediate, in this case, the  
number furthest to the left is output.  
Example) If starting from “003,” pressing [  
transmits PC#6.  
] simultaneously  
3
When you’ve finished making the settings, press [UTILITY] or [EXIT].  
Limiting the Range of Banks That Can Be Switched  
(Bank Extent)  
You can set an upper limit on the banks that can be switched, thus limiting the range  
of banks that are switched and allowing you to select only the patches required.  
This is enabled only when PC  
Mode is set to EFFECTS.  
1
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to select “SYS:Bank Extent.”  
2
3
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to set the upper limit on the banks.  
When you’ve finished making the settings, press [UTILITY] or [EXIT].  
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Setting the [ ] [  
] Pedal Step Size  
You can set the size of the step made when the [  
] [  
] pedals are pressed.  
1
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to select “SYS:Bank Step.”  
2
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to make the setting.  
Value  
Explanation  
5STEP  
The number decreases or increases by five each time [  
pressed.  
The number decreases or increases by ten each time [  
] or [  
] or [  
] is  
] is  
10STEP  
pressed. Additionally, each time a number pedal is pressed, that pedal’s  
number is switched.  
Example) When “012” is indicated in BANK/NUMBER display, pressing  
number pedal 2/7 switches it to “017.”  
3
When you’ve finished making the settings, press [UTILITY] or [EXIT].  
Setting How Numbers are Indicated  
You can select the way numbers are indicated in Standard Mode to match that of the  
connected device.  
1
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to select “SYS:Bank Display.”  
2
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to make the setting.  
Value  
Explanation  
LINEAR  
The bank and number are indicated as a single decimal number.  
BANK&NUM  
The bank and number are indicated as separate numbers. A dot  
is displayed between the bank and number.  
Example) The number indicated in LINEAR as “001” appears as  
“01.1” with BANK&NUM.  
FC-200  
The numerals are indicated in the same way as with BANK &  
NUM, but with the banks beginning with “00” in the display.  
3
When you’ve finished making the settings, press [UTILITY] or [EXIT].  
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Setting the Polarity of the AMP CONTROL Jacks  
Change this parameter if the indicator on an amp connected to an AMP CONTROL  
jack (1 or 2) does not correspond to the ON indicator (indicator lit) on the FC-300.  
1
Press PARAMETER [  
“SYS:AMP 2 Pol.”  
] [  
] to select “SYS:AMP 1 Pol.” or  
2
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to make the setting.  
Value  
Explanation  
NORMAL  
INVERT  
The parameter is set to the factory setting.  
Actual operation is the reverse of that indicated by the FC-300’s ON/OFF  
indicator.  
3
When you’ve finished making the settings, press [UTILITY] or [EXIT].  
Determining the Role of an EXP PEDAL/CTL Jack  
Follow the steps below to specify whether a pedal being connected to an EXP  
PEDAL/CTL jack (on the rear panel) is a control pedal or an expression pedal. This  
setting needs to be made individually for each jack.  
1
Press PARAMETER [  
or “SYS:E5/C7 Type.”  
] [  
] to select “SYS:E3/C3 Type”, “SYS:E4/C5 Type”  
2
3
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to make the setting.  
Explanation  
The jack will be used for connecting expression pedals.  
Connect a Roland EV-5 or BOSS FV-500L or FV-500H.  
Value  
EXP PEDAL  
CTL  
The jack will be used for connecting control pedals.  
Connect a BOSS FS-5U or FS-6.  
When you’ve finished making the settings, press [UTILITY] or [EXIT].  
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Switching the Function of the MODE Pedal Jack  
This sets the modes that can be selected when the mode is switched with a pedal.  
This setting allows you to toggle only between the modes you need when using the  
pedal.  
1
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to select “SYS:MODE Pdl Seq.”  
The actions performed by  
simultaneously pressing the  
[
] and [  
] pedals also  
conform to this setting.  
Standard Mode  
Patch Mode  
Control Change  
Mode  
System Exclusive  
Mode  
You cannot set the lower case  
letters in all modes.  
2
3
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to select the mode you want to set, then press  
VALUE [  
] [  
] to make the setting.  
Value  
Uppercase letters  
Lowercase letters  
Explanation  
These can be selected by pressing the pedal.  
These cannot be selected by pressing the pedal.  
When you’ve finished making the settings, press [UTILITY] or [EXIT].  
Switching How the Pedal Indicators Light  
You can have all unlit pedal indicators flash faintly instead.  
This makes it easier to locate pedal positions on stage and in other darkened  
environments.  
1
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to select “SYS:Pdl Indicate.”  
2
3
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to make the setting.  
Value  
OFF  
ON  
Explanation  
All pedal indicators other than the lit pedal indicator remain off.  
All pedal indicators other than the unlit pedal indicator flash.  
When you’ve finished making the settings, press [UTILITY] or [EXIT].  
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Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel  
This sets the Transmit Channel of the MIDI messages.  
1
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to select “MIDI:Tx Channel.”  
2
3
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to set the transmit channel.  
When you’ve finished making the settings, press [UTILITY] or [EXIT].  
Setting the Device ID  
This sets the Device ID used for transmitting and receiving system exclusive  
messages.  
1
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to select “MIDI:Device ID.”  
2
3
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to set the Device ID.  
When you’ve finished making the settings, press [UTILITY] or [EXIT].  
Setting the Bank Select Output  
This setting determines whether or not Bank Select messages as well as Program  
Change messages are transmitted in Standard Mode.  
1
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to select “MIDI:Bnk Sel Out.”  
2
3
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to make the setting.  
Value  
OFF  
ON (MSB INC)  
Explanation  
Bank Select messages are not transmitted.  
The Bank Select (MSB) message is incremented (or decremented) by  
one when the Program Change is incremented (or decremented).  
The Bank Select (LSB) message is incremented (or decremented) by  
one when the Program Change is incremented (or decremented).  
ON (LSB INC)  
When you’ve finished making the settings, press [UTILITY] or [EXIT].  
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Setting the Bank Select Value  
You can change the values of the Bank Select messages output in Standard Mode to  
match the connected device. Values from the [  
] [  
] pedals are added to the  
base values set here and then output. For details, refer to “Setting the Method Used  
for Transmitting Program Change messages in Standard Mode (PC Mode)” (p.  
47).  
1
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to select “MIDI:Bank Select.”  
2
3
4
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to select either “MSB” or “LSB.”  
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to make the setting.  
When you’ve finished making the settings, press [UTILITY] or [EXIT].  
Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump)  
On the FC-300, you can use System Exclusive messages to provide another FC-300  
with identical settings, and save settings on a MIDI sequencer or other device.  
Making the Connections  
• When saving to a MIDI sequencer  
For instructions on operating  
the MIDI sequencer, see the  
owner’s manual that came  
with your MIDI sequencer.  
with a MIDI cable.  
• When transmitting data to another FC-300  
Connect the sending FC-300’s MIDI OUT to the receiving FC-300’s MIDI IN  
connector with a MIDI cable.  
1. Set the Device ID for the transmitting and receiving FC-300s to the same  
ID (p. 52).  
2. Switch to the Bulk Load screen on the receiving FC-300 (p. 54).  
Transmitting  
1
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to select “Bulk Dump.”  
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2
Press VALUE [  
] [  
] to make the setting.  
Value  
Explanation  
ALL  
All settings (UTILITY, STANDARD, CONTROL, PATCH) are transmitted.  
System parameter settings are transmitted.  
Standard Mode settings are transmitted.  
Control Change Mode settings are transmitted.  
Patch Mode settings are transmitted.  
UTILITY  
STANDARD  
CONTROL  
PATCH  
3
Press [WRITE].  
The “Now Sending...” message appears in the display when the FC-300 sends the  
data. The top screen appears in the display when the FC-300 finishes sending the  
data.  
If either ALL, CONTROL, or PATCH is selected in Step 2, the message “Erase Tmp  
Data Sure?” is displayed.  
Press [WRITE] again; the data currently being edited (unsaved) in Control Change  
mode and Patch mode is erased, and then the bulk dump begins.  
Receiving Data from an External MIDI Device (Bulk Load)  
FC-300 can receive the setting saved in the sequencer or the other FC-300 with  
identical settings.  
Making the Connections  
• When receiving data saved to a MIDI sequencer  
Connect the MIDI sequencer’s MIDI OUT to the FC-300’s MIDI IN connector  
with a MIDI cable.  
For instructions on operating  
the MIDI sequencer, see the  
owner’s manual that came  
with your MIDI sequencer.  
Transmitting  
1
Press PARAMETER [  
] [  
] to select “Bulk Load.”  
Just as when transmitting data  
to a MIDI sequencer, match the  
FC-300’s and MIDI sequencer’s  
Device ID settings (p. 52).  
2
3
Transmit the data.  
The “Now Receiving...” message appears in the display when the FC-300 receiving  
the data.  
The bulk load processing ended when the message “Now Waiting...” appears in the  
display.  
When you’ve finished receiving the data, press [UTILITY] or [EXIT].  
The data is saved, and the FC-300 returns to the top screen.  
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Appendices  
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)  
You can restore all of the FC-300’s settings to their original factory settings.  
This is referred to as “Factory Reset.”  
Use the following procedure when carrying out Factory Reset.  
1
Switch off the power.  
2
Hold down VALUE [  
] [  
] and switch on the power.  
The message “Factory Reset Are you sure?” appears in the display.  
3
4
Press [WRITE].  
Do not turn off the power to  
the FC-300 while Factory Reset  
is in progress.  
Factory Reset is executed.  
When the Factory Reset is finished, the message “Completed!” appears in the  
display.  
If you want to cancel the  
factory reset operation, turn off  
the power.  
Switch off the power.  
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Adjusting the Expression Pedal  
Although the FC-300’s EXP pedals are adjusted for optimal performance when  
shipped from the factory, extended use over time and under certain usage  
conditions may result in the pedals going out of adjustment. If you find the pedals  
exhibiting problems, such as “a failure to completely shut off the volume when used  
as volume pedals,” or “MIDI messages not being output in the range corresponding  
to the set values,” you can readjust the pedals using the following procedure.  
1
Hold down [UTILITY] and switch on the power.  
2
When “EXP1:Set to MIN” is displayed, rock EXP PEDAL 1 all the way back (so  
that the toe end of the pedal is raised). Release your foot from EXP PEDAL 1,  
and then press [WRITE].  
When you operate the  
expression pedal, please be  
careful not to get your fingers  
pinched between the movable  
part and the panel. 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.  
3
When “EXP1:Set to MAX” is displayed, rock EXP PEDAL 1 fully forward (so  
that the heel end of the pedal is raised). Release your foot from EXP PEDAL 1,  
and then press [WRITE].  
4
When “EXP1:Threshold” appears in the display, set the sensitivity of the EXP  
PEDAL SW 1 with VALUE [  
] [  
], and then press [WRITE].  
EXP1:Threshold and  
EXP2:Threshold can be set to  
any value from 1 through 16.  
The expression pedal switch  
can be switched on and off  
with less pressure as the value  
is lowered.  
5
6
When “EXP2:Set to MIN” is displayed, rock EXP PEDAL 2 all the way back (so  
that the toe end of the pedal is raised). Release your foot from EXP PEDAL 2,  
and then press [WRITE].  
When “EXP2:Set to MAX” is displayed, rock EXP PEDAL 2 fully forward (so  
that the heel end of the pedal is raised). Release your foot from EXP PEDAL 2,  
and then press [WRITE].  
7
8
When “EXP2:Threshold” appears in the display, set the sensitivity of the EXP  
PEDAL SW 2 with VALUE [  
] [  
], and then press [WRITE].  
When the message “Complete!” appears in the display, switch off the power.  
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Error Messages  
Battery Low!  
[Cause]  
The batteries are depleted (6 x AA size).  
[Solution]  
Replace the batteries as soon as possible. (p. 11)  
Memory Full!  
[Cause 1]  
The internal memory became full at the time the patch was saved.  
[Solution 1] Delete any unnecessary patches. (p. 45)  
[Cause 2]  
The area of memory for the FC-300’s internal operations became full  
while the patch was being edited (COPY, INS, etc).  
[Solution 2] Delete MIDI messages within the patch. (p. 40)  
MIDI Buffer Full!  
[Cause]  
Too many MIDI messages were received in a short time from an  
external MIDI device than could be processed correctly.  
[Solution]  
Reduce the amount of MIDI message data transmitted by the external  
MIDI device.  
MIDI Offline!  
[Cause]  
There is a problem with the MIDI cable connection.  
[Solution]  
Check to make sure the cable has not been pulled out or is not  
defective.  
RRC2 Buffer Full!  
[Cause]  
Too many RRC2 control messages were received in a short time from  
an external RRC2 IN device than could be processed correctly.  
[Solution]  
Reduce the amount of control message data transmitted by the  
external RRC2 IN device.  
RRC2 Offline!  
[Cause]  
There is a problem with the RRC2 cable connection.  
[Solution]  
Check to make sure the cable has not been pulled out or is not  
defective.  
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Troubleshooting  
If other operational problems occur, first check by using the following solutions:  
If this does not resolve the problem, then contact your dealer or a nearby Roland  
service station.  
The power doesn’t come on  
The batteries that are supplied  
with the unit is for temporary  
use, intended primarily for  
testing this unit.  
Is the specified AC adaptor (PSA series; sold separately) properly  
connected?  
Check connections again. Never use any AC adaptor other than one specified for  
use with the FC-300 (p. 12).  
Are the batteries dead?  
Replace the new batteries (p. 11).  
Power not turning off  
When running on power  
supplied by an RRC2 IN  
device, the power is switched  
on regardless of the position of  
the POWER switch.  
Is there an RRC2 IN device connected?  
Switch the RRC2 IN device’s POWER switch to OFF (p. 13).  
MIDI messages are not transmitted/received  
Are the MIDI cables broken?  
Try another set of MIDI cables.  
Is the FC-300 correctly connected to the other MIDI device?  
Check connections with the other MIDI device.  
Do the MIDI channel settings of both devices match?  
Make sure that the MIDI channels of both devices match (p. 52).  
indicator is flashing.  
Pressing a number pedal and selecting the number transmits the message.  
When you send messages from the FC-300, make sure the FC-300 is set to  
the settings appropriate for sending data.  
Check the “Setting the Method Used for Transmitting Program Change  
messages in Standard Mode (PC Mode)” (p. 47) or “Transmitting Control  
Change Messages” (p. 17) (p. 21) (p. 30).  
Expression pedal switch not switching on and off / Fails to  
Although the FC-300’s EXP  
pedals are adjusted for optimal  
performance when shipped  
from the factory, extended use  
over time and under certain  
usage conditions may result in  
the pedals going out of  
Has the pedal gone out of adjustment?  
Adjust the expression pedal (p. 56).  
Display is faint or flickering  
Check the following settings.  
adjustment.  
“Adjusting the LCD Contrast” (p. 46)  
“Reducing Battery Consumption (Economy Mode)” (p. 46)  
“Switching How the Pedal Indicators Light” (p. 51)  
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MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER  
Model FC-300  
Apr. 1, 2007  
Version 1.00  
MIDI Implementation  
Command ID: CMD  
The Command ID indicates the function of an Exclusive message.  
Roland System Exclusive  
Messages  
The Command ID format may contain 00H in one or more places to  
provide an extended data field.  
The following are examples of valid Command IDs, each representing  
a unique function:  
01H  
1. Data Format for Exclusive  
Messages  
02H  
03H  
Roland’s MIDI implementation uses the following data format for all  
00H, 01H  
00H, 02H  
00H, 00H, 01H  
Exclusive messages (type IV):  
Byte  
F0H  
41H  
DEV  
MDL  
CMD  
[BODY]  
F7H  
Description  
System Exclusive Status  
Manufacturer ID (Roland)  
Device ID  
Main data: BODY  
This field contains a message to be exchanged across an interface.  
Model ID  
Command ID  
The exact data size and content will vary with the Model ID and  
Command ID.  
Main data  
EOX (End of System Exclusive)  
2. Address-mapped Data Transfer  
Address mapping is a technique for transferring messages  
MIDI status: F0H, F7H  
An Exclusive message must be flanked by a pair of status codes,  
starting with a Manufacturer ID immediately after F0H (MIDI version  
1.0).  
conforming to the data format given in Section 1.  
It assigns a series of memory-resident records–waveform and tone  
data, switch status, and parameters, for example, to specific locations  
in a machine-dependent address space, thereby allowing access to  
data residing at the address a message specifies.  
Manufacturer ID: 41H  
The Manufacturer ID identifies the manufacturer of a MIDI  
instrument that sends an System Exclusive message. Value 41H  
represents Roland’s Manufacturer ID.  
Address-mapped data transfer is therefore independent of models  
and data categories.  
This technique allows use of two different transfer procedures: one-  
way transfer and handshake transfer.  
Device ID: DEV  
The Device ID contains a unique value that identifies individual  
One-way transfer procedure  
(See Section 3 for details.)  
devices in the implementation of several MIDI instruments.  
It is usually set to 00H–0FH, a value smaller by one than that of a basic  
channel, but value 00H–1FH may be used for a device with several  
basic channels.  
This procedure is suited to the transfer of a small amount of data.  
It sends out an Exclusive message completely independent of the  
receiving device’s status.  
fig.Connection-Diagram1.eps  
Model ID: MDL  
Device (A)  
Device (B)  
The Model ID contains a value that identifies one model from another.  
1
2
Different models, however, may share an identical Model ID if they  
handle similar data.  
MIDI OUT  
MIDI IN  
MIDI IN  
MIDI OUT  
The Model ID format may contain 00H in one or more places to  
provide an extended data field.  
Connection at point 2 is essential for “Request data” procedures. (See  
Section 3.)  
The following are examples of valid Model IDs, each representing a  
unique model:  
01H  
02H  
03H  
00H, 01H  
00H, 02H  
00H, 00H, 01H  
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Handshake-transfer procedure  
(This device does not use this procedure)  
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.  
This procedure initiates a predetermined transfer sequence  
(handshaking) across the interface before data transfer takes place.  
Handshaking ensures that reliability and transfer speed are high  
For longer messages, however, the receiving device must acquire each  
message in time with the transfer sequence, which inserts 20  
milliseconds intervals. In this method, as for the receiving device, it is  
necessary to receive data correctly in time.  
enough to handle a large amount of data.  
fig.Connection-Diagram2.eps  
Device (A)  
Device (B)  
1
2
Types of Messages  
MIDI OUT  
MIDI IN  
MIDI IN  
Message  
Request data 1  
Data set 1  
Command ID  
RQ1 (11H)  
DT1 (12H)  
MIDI OUT  
Connection at points 1 and 2 is essential.  
Request data 1: RQ1 (11H)  
This message is sent out when there is a need to acquire data from a  
Notes on the above procedures  
There are separate Command IDs for different transfer  
procedures.  
device at the other end of the interface.  
It contains data for the address and size that specify designation and  
length, respectively, of data required.  
Devices A and B cannot exchange data unless they use the same  
transfer procedure, share identical Device ID and Model ID,  
and are ready for communication.  
On receiving an RQ1 message, the remote device checks its memory  
for the data address and size that satisfy the request.  
If it finds them and is ready for communication, the device will  
transmit a “Data set 1 (DT1)” message, which contains the requested  
data.  
Otherwise, the device won’t send out anything.  
Byte  
F0H  
41H  
DEV  
MDL  
11H  
aaH  
:
Description  
System Exclusive Status  
Manufacturer ID (Roland)  
Device ID  
Model ID  
Command ID  
Address MSB  
:
:
:
Address LSB  
ssH  
Size MSB  
:
:
:
:
Size LSB  
sum  
F7H  
Check sum  
EOX (End of System Exclusive)  
The size of the requested data does not indicate the number of  
bytes that will make up a DT1 message, but represents the  
address fields where the requested data resides.  
Some models are subject to limitations in data format used for a  
single transaction. Requested data, for example, may have a  
limit in length or must be divided into predetermined address  
fields before it is exchanged across the interface.  
The same number of bytes comprises address and size data,  
which, however, vary with the Model ID.  
The error-checking process uses a checksum that provides a bit  
pattern where the last 7 bits are zero when values for an  
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address, size, and that checksum are summed.  
Example of Message Transactions  
Device A sending data to Device B  
Transfer of a DT1 message is all that takes place.  
Data set 1: DT1 (12H)  
fig.MessageTransaction1.eps  
This message corresponds to the actual data transfer process.  
Device (A)  
Data Set 1  
Device (B)  
Because every byte in the data is assigned a unique address, a DT1  
message can convey the starting address of one or more bits of data as  
well as a series of data formatted in an address-dependent order.  
* Wait for 20 msec or longer.  
The MIDI standards inhibit non real-time messages from interrupting  
an Exclusive one. This fact is inconvenient for devices that support a  
“soft-thru” function.  
Data Set 1  
To maintain compatibility with such devices, Roland has limited the  
DT1 to 256 bytes so that an excessively long message is sent out in  
separate ‘segments.’  
Data Set 1  
Device B requesting data from Device A  
Device B sends an RQ1 message to Device A.  
Checking the message, Device A sends a DT1 message back to  
Byte  
F0H  
41H  
DEV  
MDL  
12H  
aaH  
:
Description  
System Exclusive Status  
Manufacturer ID (Roland)  
Device ID  
Model ID  
Command ID  
Address MSB  
:
Device  
fig.MessageTransaction2.eps  
Device (A)  
Device (B)  
Data Set 1  
Data Set 1  
Request Data  
:
:
* Wait for 20 msec or longer.  
Address LSB  
Data MSB  
Data Set 1  
ddH  
:
:
:
:
Data Set 1  
Data LSB  
sum  
F7H  
Check sum  
EOX (End of System Exclusive)  
A DT1 message is capable of providing only the valid data  
among those specified by an RQ1 message.  
Some models are subject to limitations in data format used for a  
single transaction. Requested data, or example, may have a  
limit in length or must be divided into predetermined address  
fields before it is exchanged across the interface.  
The number of bytes comprising address data varies from one  
Model ID to another.  
The error-checking process uses a checksum that provides a bit  
pattern where the last 7 bits are zero when values for an  
address, data, and that checksum are summed.  
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MIDI Implementation  
1. Recognized Receive Data  
2. Transmitted Data  
System Realtime Message  
Transmitted Messages  
Channel Voice Message  
Active Sensing  
Status  
FEH  
Note Off  
Status  
Second  
kkH  
Third  
vvH  
When FC-300 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-300 turns off Active  
Sensing for a period and stops measuring message intervals.  
8nH  
n = MIDI Channel Number  
kk = Note Number  
vv = Velocity  
0H-FH (ch.1-ch.16)  
00H-7FH (0-127)  
00H-7FH (0-127)  
*
Specifically when Patch Mode is selected.  
System Exclusive Message  
Status  
F0H  
Data  
iiH, ddH, ....., eeH  
Status  
F7H  
Note On  
Status  
Second  
Third  
9nH  
kkH  
vvH  
F0H  
ii  
System Exclusive Status  
ID Number: The ID Number (manufacturer’s ID) is  
used to distinguish one manufacturer’s System Exclu-  
sive messages from another. Roland’s manufacturer ID  
message (7FH) for extending the MIDI standard.  
n = MIDI Channel Number  
kk = Note Number  
vv = Velocity  
0H - FH (ch.1-ch.16)  
00H-7FH (0-127)  
01H-7FH (1-127)  
*
Specifically when Patch Mode is selected.  
dd, ..., ee 00H-7FH (0-127)  
F7H  
EOX (End of System Exclusive)  
Polyphonic Key Pressure  
System Exclusive messages that the FC-300 can receive are Data  
Request (RQ1) and Data Set (DT1).  
Status  
Second  
Third  
AnH  
kkH  
vvH  
For a detailed explanation about Data Request (RQ1) and Data Set  
(DT1), refer to “Roland System Exclusive Messages” (p. 59) and  
“3. Exclusive Communications” (p. 64).  
n = MIDI Channel Number  
kk = Note Number  
vv = Polyphonic Key  
Pressure  
0H - FH (ch.1-ch.16)  
00H-7FH (0-127)  
00H-7FH (0-127)  
*
Specifically when Patch Mode is selected.  
Control Change  
Status  
Second  
Third  
BnH  
ccH  
vvH  
n = MIDI Channel Number  
cc = Control Number  
vv = Control Value  
0H-FH (ch.1-ch.16)  
01H-1FH (1-31), 21H-5FH (33-95)  
00H-7FH (0-127)  
*
Does not transmit while in System Exclusive Mode.  
Bank Select  
Status  
BnH  
BnH  
Second  
00H  
20H  
Third  
mmH  
llH  
n = MIDI Channel Number  
0H-FH (ch.1-ch.16)  
mm = Upper bytes of Bank Select Number  
ll = Lower bytes of Bank Select Number  
00H-7FH (0-127)  
00H-7FH (0-127)  
*
Specifically when Standard Mode and Patch Mode are selected.  
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Program Change  
System Exclusive Message  
Status  
Second  
Status  
CnH  
ppH  
F0H  
iiH, ddH, ....., eeH  
F7H  
F0H  
System Exclusive Status  
41H (65)  
00H-7FH (0-127)  
n = MIDI Channel Number  
pp = Program Number  
0H-FH (ch.1-ch.16)  
00H-7FH (prog.1-prog.128)  
ii = ID Number  
dd, ..., ee = data  
F7H  
*
Specifically when Standard Mode and Patch Mode are selected.  
EOX (End of System Exclusive)  
For a detailed explanation, see “Roland System Exclusive  
Channel Pressure  
Messages” (p. 59) and “3. Exclusive Communications” (p. 64).  
Status  
Second  
DnH  
vvH  
MIDI Machine Control (MMC)  
Status  
F0H  
Data  
Status  
F7H  
n = MIDI Channel Number  
vv = Channel Pressure  
0H - FH (ch.1-ch.16)  
00H-7FH (0-127)  
7FH, 7FH, 06H, com  
*
Does not transmit while in System Exclusive Mode.  
Byte  
F0H  
7FH  
7FH  
06H  
com  
F7H  
Description  
System Exclusive Status  
ID Number (Universal Realtime Message)  
Device ID (Broadcast)  
Sub-ID#1 (Machine Control Command)  
Sub-ID#2 (MMC Command)  
EOX (End of System Exclusive)  
Pitch Bend Change  
Status  
EnH  
Second  
llH  
Third  
mmH  
n = MIDI Channel Number  
mm, ll = Pitch Bend  
0H - FH (ch.1-ch.16)  
00 00H - 40 00H - 7F 7FH  
(-8192 - 0 - +8192)  
*
FC-300 can set the following MMC commands.  
com  
01H  
02H  
03H  
04H  
05H  
06H  
07H  
08H  
09H  
*
Does not transmit while in System Exclusive Mode.  
STOP  
PLAY  
DEFERRED PLAY  
FAST FORWARD  
REWIND  
RECORD STROBE  
RECORD EXIT  
RECORD PAUSE  
PAUSE  
System Realtime Message  
Start  
Status  
FAH  
*
Does not transmit while in System Exclusive Mode.  
*
Does not transmit while in System Exclusive Mode.  
Continue  
Status  
FBH  
*
Does not transmit while in System Exclusive Mode.  
Stop  
Status  
FCH  
*
Does not transmit while in System Exclusive Mode.  
Active Sensing  
Status  
FEH  
*
*
During the normal operation, transmits at approx. 200 msec intervals.  
When message intervals are being monitored at the input section, the  
output of Active Sensing messages will cease for a certain period of time  
if the input interval exceeds 400 msec.  
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MIDI Implementation  
3. Exclusive Communications  
4. Parameter Address Map  
(Model ID = 00H 00H 20H)  
Using Roland’s one-way System Exclusive message you can transfer  
data between FC-300 and another device.  
There are two type of the FC-300 System Exclusive message. FC-300  
can send and receive the operation of this unit and display  
You can use the following Model ID for the FC-300.  
00H 00H 1EH (FC-300)  
the FC-300’s internal parameters in the form of bulk data.  
Address Block Map  
00H 00H 20H (Foot Controller)  
You can use System Exclusive messages to transmit and receive  
the FC-300’s operational messages and display messages.  
The Device ID can be set within the 00H to 1FH range.  
Address (H)  
10 00  
20 00  
30 00  
40 00  
50 00  
60 00  
68 00  
70 00  
71 00  
Block  
Description  
Read/Write  
Read  
Write  
Write  
Read/Write  
Write  
Write  
Write  
Write  
Mode Status  
Pedal Status  
For more on setting the Device ID, see “Setting the Device ID” (p.  
Pedal LED Status  
BANK/NUMBER Display Status  
Controller Status  
Message Display Status  
Message Display User Font  
Tuner Display Status  
52).  
Request Data 1 RQ1 (11H)  
Byte  
F0H  
41H  
dev  
Description  
System Exclusive Status  
Manufacturer ID (Roland)  
Device ID (dev: 00H-0FH)  
Tuner Pitch Status  
mdl  
Model ID  
(mdl: 00H 00H 1EH) FC-300  
(mdl: 00H 00H 20H) Foot Controller  
Mode Status (Individual area)  
Address (H) Size (H) Data (H)  
Parameter  
Description  
10 00  
10 01  
10 02  
00 01  
00 01  
00 01  
00-01  
00-01  
00-01  
SYSEX Mode  
Status *1  
SYSEX Mode  
Status *2  
Function  
Mode Status *3  
0: Off, 1:On  
11H  
aaH  
bbH  
ssH  
ttH  
Command ID (RQ1)  
Address MSB  
Address LSB  
Size MSB  
Size LSB  
0: Off, 1:On  
0: Play, 1:TUNER  
sum  
F7H  
Checksum  
EOX (End of System Exclusive)  
*1 Outputs on power-up or when Mode change is made.  
Also outputs upon receiving Data Request (RQ1).  
Data Set (DT1) is ignored.  
DATA SET 1 DT1 (12H)  
*2 Mode Status is changed when Data Set (DT1) is received.  
Changes the System Exclusive Mode when On is received.  
MODE pedal is pressed same operation when Off is received in  
System Exclusive Mode.  
Byte  
F0H  
41H  
dev  
Description  
System Exclusive Status  
Manufacturer ID (Roland)  
Device ID (dev: 00H-0FH)  
Model ID  
(mdl: 00H 00H 1EH) FC-300  
(mdl: 00H 00H 20H) Foot Controller  
Command ID (DT1)  
Address MSB  
Address LSB  
Data  
*3 Changes the display of LCD in System Exclusive Mode when  
Data Set (DT1) is received.  
mdl  
Appears the received data in Message Display Status Address  
when PLAY is received.  
12H  
aaH  
bbH  
ddH  
:
eeH  
sum  
F7H  
Appears the TUNER screen and received data in Tuner Pitch  
Status Address when TUNER is received. (FC-300 has not  
TUNER function.)  
:
Outputs when Data Request (RQ1) is received.  
Data  
Checksum  
EOX (End of System Exclusive)  
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Pedal Status (Individual area)  
LED Status (Individual area)  
Address (H) Size (H) Data (H)  
Parameter  
Description  
Address (H) Size (H) Data (H)  
Parameter  
Pedal 1/6 Status  
Pedal 2/7 Status  
Pedal 3/8 Status  
Pedal 4/9 Status  
Pedal 5/10 Status  
Description  
OFF/ON  
OFF/ON  
OFF/ON  
OFF/ON  
OFF/ON  
30 00  
30 01  
30 02  
30 03  
30 04  
30 05  
30 06  
30 07  
30 08  
30 09  
00 01  
00 01  
00 01  
00 01  
00 01  
00 01  
00 01  
00 01  
00 01  
00 01  
00/7F  
00/7F  
00/7F  
00/7F  
00/7F  
00/7F  
00/7F  
00/7F  
00/7F  
00/7F  
Pedal 1/6 red LED  
Status  
Pedal 2/7 red LED  
Status  
Pedal 3/8 red LED  
Status  
Pedal 4/9 red LED  
Status  
Pedal 5/10 red LED  
Status  
Pedal 1/6 green LED OFF/ON  
Status  
Pedal 2/7 green LED OFF/ON  
Status  
Pedal 3/8 green LED OFF/ON  
Status  
OFF/ON  
20 00  
20 01  
20 02  
20 03  
20 04  
00 01  
00 01  
00 01  
00 01  
00 01  
00/7F  
00/7F  
00/7F  
00/7F  
00/7F  
OFF/ON  
OFF/ON  
OFF/ON  
OFF/ON  
21 00  
21 01  
21 02  
21 03  
21 04  
00 01  
00 01  
00 01  
00 01  
00 01  
00/7F  
00/7F  
00/7F  
00/7F  
00/7F  
CTL Pedal 1 Status  
CTL Pedal 2 Status  
CTL Pedal 4 Status  
CTL Pedal 6 Status  
CTL Pedal 8 Status  
OFF/ON  
OFF/ON  
OFF/ON  
OFF/ON  
OFF/ON  
22 00  
22 01  
00 01  
00 01  
00/7F  
00/7F  
EXP Pedal SW 1  
Status  
EXP Pedal SW 2  
Status  
OFF/ON  
OFF/ON  
Pedal 4/9 green LED OFF/ON  
Status  
Pedal 5/10 green  
LED Status  
OFF/ON  
24 00  
24 01  
24 02  
00 01  
00 01  
00 01  
00-7F  
00-7F  
00-7F  
EXP Pedal 1 Status  
EXP Pedal 2 Status  
CTL3/EXP3 Pedal  
Status  
CTL5/EXP4 Pedal  
Status  
CTL7/EXP5 Pedal  
Status  
0-127  
0-127  
0-127  
31 00  
31 01  
00 01  
00 01  
00/7F  
00/7F  
CTL Pedal 1 LED  
Status  
CTL Pedal 2 LED  
Status  
OFF/ON  
OFF/ON  
24 03  
24 04  
00 01  
00 01  
00-7F  
00-7F  
0-127  
0-127  
32 00  
32 01  
00 01  
00 01  
00/7F  
00/7F  
EXP Pedal SW 1 LED OFF/ON  
Status  
EXP Pedal SW 2 LED OFF/ON  
Status  
25 00  
25 01  
00 01  
00 01  
00/7F  
00/7F  
UP Pedal Status  
DOWN Pedal Status  
OFF/ON  
OFF/ON  
Outputs when pedal is operated while in the System Exclusive  
Mode.  
35 00  
35 01  
00 01  
00 01  
00/7F  
00/7F  
UP Pedal LED Status OFF/ON  
DOWN Pedal LED  
Status  
OFF/ON  
Also outputs Data Set (DT1) when Data Request (RQ1) is  
received.  
Receives Data Set (DT1) in all mode, changes the LED status of  
each pedal only in the System Exclusive Mode.  
Data Set (DT1) is ignored.  
Data Request (RQ1) is ignored.  
BANK/NUMBER Display Status (Individual  
area)  
Address (H)  
Size (H)  
Data (H)  
Parameter  
Description  
40 00  
00 02  
0abcdefg,  
0000000h  
Right  
d
40 02  
40 04  
00 02  
00 02  
0abcdefg,  
0000000h  
0abcdefg,  
0000000h  
Center  
Left  
e
f
c
a
b
g
h
Receives Data Set (DT1) in all mode, changes the BANK/  
NUMBER display status only in the System Exclusive Mode.  
Each bit represents ON/OFF of corresponding display segment.  
Bit “0” = OFF; “1” = ON  
Data Request (RQ1) is ignored.  
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Controller Status (Individual area)  
Tuner Display Status (Individual area)  
Address (H)  
Size (H)  
Data (H)  
Parameter  
Description  
Address (H)  
Size (H)  
Data (H)  
Parameter  
Description  
50 00  
00 01  
00/7F  
AMP CON-  
TROL 1 Status  
AMP CON-  
TROL 2 Status  
OFF/ON  
70 01  
00 01  
00/7F  
C#/D Display  
Status  
C#/D  
50 01  
00 01  
00/7F  
OFF/ON  
70 02  
70 03  
70 04  
70 05  
00 01  
00 01  
00 01  
00 01  
00/7F  
00/7F  
00/7F  
00/7F  
D#/E Display  
D#/E  
Status  
Receives Data Set (DT1) in all mode.  
F#/G Display  
F#/G  
Changes status of AMP CONTROL jack when Data Set (DT1) is  
received.  
Status  
G#/A Display  
Status  
G#/A  
Outputs when Data Request (RQ1) is received.  
A#/B Display  
A#/B  
Status  
Message Display Status (Individual area)  
Receives Data Set (DT1) in all mode, changes the display of the  
LCD when only Function Mode Status is TUNER.  
Address (H) Size (H) Data (H)  
Parameter  
Description  
60 00  
00 10  
00-07,  
20-7D  
Line 0  
00-07: User Font  
Data Request (RQ1) is ignored.  
Column 0 data 20-7D: ASCII  
characters  
:
:
:
60 0F  
00-07,  
20-7D  
Line 0  
Column 15  
data  
Line 1  
Column 0 data  
Tuner Pitch Status (Individual area)  
Address (H)  
Size (H)  
Data (H)  
00, 01-06 String  
Number  
Parameter  
Description  
64 00  
00 10  
00-07,  
20-7D  
:
00-07,  
20-7D  
71 00  
00 01  
00: OFF  
01: 1-6  
:
:
71 01  
00 01  
00, 01-0D Tuner Note  
Status  
00: No Signal  
01: C, 02: C#  
03: D, 04: D#  
05: E, 06: F  
64 0F  
Line 1  
Column 15  
data  
07: F#, 08: G  
09: G#, 0A: A  
0B: A#, 0C: B  
Receives Data Set (DT1) in all mode.  
Outputs when Data Request (RQ1) is received.  
71 02  
00 01  
00,  
Tuner Cent  
00: No Signal  
01: -50  
01–40–7F Status  
40: 0  
7F: 50  
Message Display User Font (Individual  
area)  
Receives Data Set (DT1) when only Function Mode Status is  
TUNER.  
Address (H) Size (H) Data (H)  
Parameter  
Description  
68 00  
00 08  
00-1F  
User Font 1  
Line 0 data  
*1  
Changes the display of the LCD when Data Set (DT1) is  
received.  
:
:
:
68 07  
00-1F  
User Font 1  
Line 7 data  
Data Request (RQ1) is ignored.  
68 08  
00 08  
00 08  
00-1F  
User Font 2  
Line 0 data  
:
User Font 8  
Line 7 data  
:
:
:
68 38  
00-1F  
Receives Data Set (DT1) in all mode, changes the user font of the  
LCD only in the System Exclusive Mode.  
Data Request (RQ1) is ignored.  
*1 The bitmap data of the user font following displayed in LCD.  
Parameter  
Data  
User Font line0 data  
User Font line1 data  
User Font line2 data  
User Font line3 data  
User Font line4 data  
User Font line5 data  
User Font line6 data  
User Font line7 data  
000xxxxx  
000xxxxx  
000xxxxx  
000xxxxx  
000xxxxx  
000xxxxx  
000xxxxx  
000xxxxx  
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MIDI Implementation  
MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER  
Model FC-300  
Date : Apr. 1, 2007  
Version : 1.00  
MIDI Implementation Chart  
Transmitted  
Recognized  
Remarks  
Function...  
Basic  
Channel  
Default  
Changed  
1–16  
1–16  
*1  
*1  
x
x
Memorized  
Default  
Messages  
Altered  
x
x
x
x
Mode  
**************  
Note  
Number  
0–127  
*3  
x
x
True Voice  
**************  
Velocity  
x
x
Note ON  
Note OFF  
*3  
*3  
o 9n v=1–127  
o 8n v=0–127  
o 0–127  
o 1–16  
*3  
*1  
After  
Touch  
Key's  
Ch's  
x
x
Pitch Bend  
o
x
*1  
x
x
x
0, 32  
1 – 31  
33 – 95  
o
o
o
Bank Select  
*2  
*1  
*1  
Control  
Change  
Program Number  
1 – 128  
*2  
Program  
Change  
o
x
x
True #  
*********  
System Exclusive  
o
o
Song Position  
Song Select  
Tune Request  
x
x
x
x
x
x
Common  
x
o
x
x
System  
Realtime  
Clock  
Commands  
*1  
x
x
x
x
o
x
x
x
x
x
o
x
Local ON/OFF  
All Notes OFF  
All Sound OFF  
Reset All Controller  
Active Sense  
AUX  
Messages  
System Reset  
*1 Does not transmit while in System Exclusive Mode.  
*2 Transmits while in Standard Mode and Patch Mode.  
*3 Transmits while in Patch Mode.  
Notes  
Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY  
Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY  
Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO  
Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO  
o: Yes  
x: No  
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Specifications  
FC-300 : MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER  
Connectors  
MIDI connectors (IN, OUT)  
MODE jack  
EXP PEDAL/CTL jack (3/3,4 4/5,6 5/7,8)  
AMP CONTROL jack (1, 2)  
RRC2 OUT connector  
DC IN jack  
Controls  
Number pedals 1/6–5/10  
[
] [  
] pedals  
CTL pedals (1, 2)  
EXP PEDAL (1, 2)  
PARAMETER [  
] [  
] button  
VALUE [  
] [  
] button  
UTILITY button  
MODE button  
EXIT button  
WRITE button  
POWER switch  
Display  
BANK/NUMBER display (7 segments w/ dots, 3 characters LED)  
LCD (16 characters x 2 lines with backlit)  
MODE indicators (STANDARD, CONTROL, SYS EX, PATCH)  
UTILITY button indicator  
Indicators  
WRITE button indicator  
Number pedal indicators 1/6–5/10 (When the number pedal 1-5 is selected, the indicator lights in red.  
When the number pedal 6-10 is selected, the indicator lights in green.)  
[
] [  
] pedal indicators  
CTL pedal indicators (1, 2)  
EXP PEDAL indicators (1, 2)  
100  
Number of Patches  
(Patch Mode)  
Power Supply  
9 V DC: Dry battery (AA) type x 6  
AC Adaptor (BOSS PSA series; sold separately)  
RRC2 (Supplied from RRC2 IN device)  
Current Draw  
94 mA (When Economy Mode is OFF.)  
61 mA (When Economy Mode is ON.)  
Expected battery  
life under continu-  
ous use (Carbon):  
6.5 hours or longer (When Economy Mode is OFF)  
12 hours or longer (When Economy Mode is ON)  
* These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.  
Dimensions  
550 (W) x 250 (D) x 76 (H) mm  
21-11/16 (W) x 9-7/8 (D) x 3 (H) inches  
5.3 kg / 11 lbs 11 oz (including batteries)  
Owner’s Manual  
Weight  
Accessories  
Dry battery R6 (AA) type (carbon) x 6  
Roland Service  
Options  
AC Adaptor: BOSS PSA series  
Footswitch: BOSS FS-5U, FS-6  
Expression Pedal: Roland EV-5, BOSS FV-500L, FV-500H  
* In the interest of product development, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.  
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Numerics  
INS button ........................................................................ 8  
A
AMP 1 Pol. ...................................................................... 50  
L
Mode ................................................................... 20, 25, 43  
MODE indicator .............................................................. 7  
MODE jack ..................................................................... 10  
B
BANK/NUMBER display .............................................. 7  
Bulk Load ....................................................................... 54  
N
C
PC Mode ......................................................................... 47  
D
E
Error Messages .............................................................. 57  
EXIT button ...................................................................... 8  
EXP PEDAL 1, 2 ............................................................... 9  
EXP PEDAL SW 1, 2 ....................................................... 9  
EXP PEDAL SW indicators ............................................ 9  
EXP PEDAL/CTL jack .................................................. 10  
RRC2 OUT connector .................................................... 10  
S
Set to MAX ..................................................................... 56  
Set to MIN ....................................................................... 56  
Standard Mode ........................................................ 14, 16  
Storing (Saving) Patches ............................................... 44  
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Index  
System Exclusive Mode ................................................ 14  
System Parameters ........................................................ 46  
T
Threshold ........................................................................ 56  
Tx Channel ..................................................................... 52  
U
UTILITY button ............................................................... 8  
V
VALUE button ................................................................. 8  
W
WRITE button .................................................................. 8  
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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.  
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.  
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Information  
When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland  
distributor in your country as shown below.  
PHILIPPINES  
CURACAO  
URUGUAY  
NORWAY  
JORDAN  
AFRICA  
G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.  
339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue  
Makati, Metro Manila 1200,  
PHILIPPINES  
Zeelandia Music Center Inc.  
Orionweg 30  
Todo Musica S.A.  
Francisco Acuna de Figueroa  
1771  
Roland Scandinavia Avd.  
MUSIC HOUSE CO. LTD.  
Kontor Norge  
FREDDY FOR MUSIC  
P. O. Box 922846  
Amman 11192 JORDAN  
TEL: (06) 5692696  
EGYPT  
Al Fanny Trading Office  
9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany  
Street,  
ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis,  
Cairo 11341, EGYPT  
TEL: 20-2-417-1828  
Curacao, Netherland Antilles  
TEL:(305)5926866  
Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95  
Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo  
NORWAY  
C.P.: 11.800  
Montevideo, URUGUAY  
TEL: (02) 924-2335  
TEL: (02) 899 9801  
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC  
Instrumentos Fernando Giraldez  
Calle Proyecto Central No.3  
Ens.La Esperilla  
Santo Domingo,  
Dominican Republic  
TEL:(809) 683 0305  
TEL: 2273 0074  
SINGAPORE  
SWEE LEE MUSIC  
COMPANY PTE. LTD.  
150 Sims Drive,  
SINGAPORE 387381  
TEL: 6846-3676  
KUWAIT  
EASA HUSAIN AL-YOUSIFI  
& SONS CO.  
Abdullah Salem Street,  
Safat, KUWAIT  
VENEZUELA  
Instrumentos Musicales  
Allegro,C.A.  
Av.las industrias edf.Guitar  
POLAND  
ROLAND POLSKA SP. Z O.O.  
UL. Gibraltarska 4.  
PL-03 664 Warszawa  
POLAND  
REUNION  
Maison FO - YAM Marcel  
25 Rue Jules Hermann,  
Chaudron - BP79 97 491  
Ste Clotilde Cedex,  
import  
TEL: 243-6399  
#7 zona Industrial de Turumo  
Caracas, Venezuela  
TEL: (212) 244-1122  
TEL: (022) 679 4419  
ECUADOR  
Mas Musika  
Rumichaca 822 y Zaruma  
Guayaquil - Ecuador  
TAIWAN  
ROLAND TAIWAN  
ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.  
Room 5, 9fl. No. 112 Chung  
Shan N.Road Sec.2, Taipei,  
TAIWAN, R.O.C.  
LEBANON  
Chahine S.A.L.  
Gerge Zeidan St., Chahine  
Bldg., Achrafieh, P.O.Box: 16-  
5857  
Beirut, LEBANON  
TEL: (01) 20-1441  
PORTUGAL  
Roland Iberia, S.L.  
Portugal Office  
Cais das Pedras, 8/9-1 Dto  
4050-465, Porto, PORTUGAL  
TEL: 22 608 00 60  
REUNION ISLAND  
TEL: (0262) 218-429  
TEL:(593-4)2302364  
SOUTH AFRICA  
T.O.M.S. Sound & Music  
(Pty)Ltd.  
2 ASTRON ROAD DENVER  
JOHANNESBURG ZA 2195,  
SOUTH AFRICA  
TEL: (011)417 3400  
FAX: (011)417 3462  
EUROPE  
EL SALVADOR  
OMNI MUSIC  
75 Avenida Norte y Final  
Alameda Juan Pablo II,  
Edificio No.4010 San Salvador,  
EL SALVADOR  
TEL: (02) 2561 3339  
AUSTRIA  
Roland Elektronische  
Musikinstrumente HmbH.  
ROMANIA  
FBS LINES  
Piata Libertatii 1,  
535500 Gheorgheni,  
ROMANIA  
OMAN  
THAILAND  
TALENTZ CENTRE L.L.C.  
Malatan House No.1  
Al Noor Street, Ruwi  
SULTANATE OF OMAN  
TEL: 2478 3443  
Theera Music Co. , Ltd.  
330 Soi Verng NakornKasem,  
New Road, Sumpantawongse,  
Bangkok 10100, THAILAND  
TEL: (02) 224-8821  
Austrian Office  
Eduard-Bodem-Gasse 8,  
A-6020 Innsbruck, AUSTRIA  
TEL: (0512) 26 44 260  
TEL: 262-0788  
TEL: (266) 364 609  
Paul Bothner(PTY)Ltd.  
Royal Cape Park, Unit 24  
Londonderry Road, Ottery 7800  
Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA  
TEL: (021) 799 4900  
GUATEMALA  
BELGIUM/FRANCE/  
HOLLAND/  
LUXEMBOURG  
Roland Central Europe N.V.  
Houtstraat 3, B-2260, Oevel  
(Westerlo) BELGIUM  
RUSSIA  
MuTek  
Dorozhnaya ul.3,korp.6  
117 545 Moscow, RUSSIA  
TEL: (095) 981-4967  
QATAR  
Al Emadi Co. (Badie Studio &  
Stores)  
P.O. Box 62, Doha, QATAR  
TEL: 4423-554  
Casa Instrumental  
Calzada Roosevelt 34-01,zona 11  
Ciudad de Guatemala  
Guatemala  
AUSTRALIA/  
NEW ZEALAND  
TEL:(502) 599-2888  
SLOVAKIA  
HONDURAS  
Almacen Pajaro Azul S.A. de C.V.  
BO.Paz Barahona  
3 Ave.11 Calle S.O  
San Pedro Sula, Honduras  
TEL: (504) 553-2029  
AUSTRALIA/  
NEW ZEALAND  
Roland Corporation  
Australia Pty.,Ltd.  
38 Campbell Avenue  
Dee Why West. NSW 2099  
AUSTRALIA  
SAUDI ARABIA  
aDawliah Universal  
Electronics APL  
Corniche Road, Aldossary  
Bldg., 1st Floor, Alkhobar,  
SAUDI ARABIA  
ASIA  
TEL: (014) 575811  
DAN Acoustic s.r.o.  
Povazská 18.  
CHINA  
Roland Shanghai Electronics  
Co.,Ltd.  
5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road  
Shanghai 200090, CHINA  
TEL: (021) 5580-0800  
CROATIA  
ART-CENTAR  
Degenova 3.  
HR - 10000 Zagreb  
TEL: (1) 466 8493  
SK - 940 01 Nové Zámky  
TEL: (035) 6424 330  
SPAIN  
Roland Iberia, S.L.  
Paseo García Faria, 33-35  
08005 Barcelona SPAIN  
TEL: 93 493 91 00  
MARTINIQUE  
Musique & Son  
Z.I.Les Mangle  
97232 Le Lamantin  
Martinique F.W.I.  
TEL: 596 596 426860  
P.O.Box 2154, Alkhobar 31952  
SAUDI ARABIA  
TEL: (03) 898 2081  
CZECH REP.  
For Australia  
CZECH REPUBLIC  
DISTRIBUTOR s.r.o  
Voctárova 247/16  
CZ - 180 00 PRAHA 8,  
CZECH REP.  
Roland Shanghai Electronics  
Co.,Ltd.  
(BEIJING OFFICE)  
10F. No.18 3 Section Anhuaxili  
Chaoyang District Beijing  
100011 CHINA  
Tel: (02) 9982 8266  
For New Zealand  
Tel: (09) 3098 715  
SYRIA  
Technical Light & Sound  
Center  
Rawda, Abdul Qader Jazairi St.  
Bldg. No. 21, P.O.BOX 13520,  
Damascus, SYRIA  
SWEDEN  
Roland Scandinavia A/S  
SWEDISH SALES OFFICE  
Danvik Center 28, 2 tr.  
S-131 30 Nacka SWEDEN  
TEL: (0)8 702 00 20  
Gigamusic SARL  
10 Rte De La Folie  
97200 Fort De France  
Martinique F.W.I.  
TEL: 596 596 715222  
TEL: (2) 830 20270  
CENTRAL/LATIN  
AMERICA  
TEL: (010) 6426-5050  
DENMARK  
TEL: (011) 223-5384  
Roland Scandinavia A/S  
Nordhavnsvej 7, Postbox 880,  
DK-2100 Copenhagen  
DENMARK  
HONG KONG  
Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.  
Service Division  
22-32 Pun Shan Street, Tsuen  
Wan, New Territories,  
HONG KONG  
SWITZERLAND  
Roland (Switzerland) AG  
Landstrasse 5, Postfach,  
CH-4452 Itingen,  
SWITZERLAND  
TEL: (061) 927-8383  
ARGENTINA  
Instrumentos Musicales S.A.  
Av.Santa Fe 2055  
(1123) Buenos Aires  
ARGENTINA  
TEL: (011) 4508-2700  
TURKEY  
ZUHAL DIS TICARET A.S.  
Galip Dede Cad. No.37  
Beyoglu - Istanbul / TURKEY  
TEL: (0212) 249 85 10  
MEXICO  
Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v.  
Av. Toluca No. 323, Col. Olivar  
de los Padres 01780 Mexico  
D.F. MEXICO  
TEL: 3916 6200  
FINLAND  
Roland Scandinavia As, Filial  
Finland  
Elannontie 5  
FIN-01510 Vantaa, FINLAND  
TEL: (0)9 68 24 020  
TEL: 2415 0911  
TEL: (55) 5668-6699  
U.A.E.  
Zak Electronics & Musical  
Instruments Co. L.L.C.  
Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg.,  
No. 14, Grand Floor, Dubai,  
U.A.E.  
UKRAINE  
EURHYTHMICS Ltd.  
P.O.Box: 37-a.  
Nedecey Str. 30  
UA - 89600 Mukachevo,  
UKRAINE  
Parsons Music Ltd.  
BARBADOS  
NICARAGUA  
Bansbach Instrumentos  
Musicales Nicaragua  
Altamira D'Este Calle Principal  
de la Farmacia 5ta.Avenida  
1 Cuadra al Lago.#503  
Managua, Nicaragua  
8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39  
Chatham Road South, T.S.T,  
Kowloon, HONG KONG  
TEL: 2333 1863  
A&B Music Supplies LTD  
12 Webster Industrial Park  
Wildey, St.Michael, Barbados  
TEL: (246)430-1100  
GERMANY  
Roland Elektronische  
Musikinstrumente HmbH.  
Oststrasse 96, 22844  
Norderstedt, GERMANY  
TEL: (040) 52 60090  
TEL: (04) 3360715  
TEL: (03131) 414-40  
INDIA  
Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.  
409, Nirman Kendra  
Mahalaxmi Flats Compound  
Off. Dr. Edwin Moses Road,  
Mumbai-400011, INDIA  
TEL: (022) 2493 9051  
BRAZIL  
Roland Brasil Ltda.  
Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B  
Parque Industrial San Jose  
Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL  
TEL: (011) 4615 5666  
UNITED KINGDOM  
TEL: (505)277-2557  
Roland (U.K.) Ltd.  
Atlantic Close, Swansea  
Enterprise Park, SWANSEA  
SA7 9FJ,  
NORTH AMERICA  
PANAMA  
SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A.  
Boulevard Andrews, Albrook,  
Panama City, REP. DE  
PANAMA  
GREECE/CYPRUS  
STOLLAS S.A.  
Music Sound Light  
155, New National Road  
Patras 26442, GREECE  
TEL: 2610 435400  
CANADA  
Roland Canada Ltd.  
(Head Office)  
5480 Parkwood Way  
Richmond B. C., V6V 2M4  
CANADA  
UNITED KINGDOM  
TEL: (01792) 702701  
CHILE  
Comercial Fancy II S.A.  
Rut.: 96.919.420-1  
Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor  
Santiago - Centro, CHILE  
TEL: (02) 688-9540  
INDONESIA  
PT Citra IntiRama  
J1. Cideng Timur No. 15J-150  
Jakarta Pusat  
INDONESIA  
TEL: (021) 6324170  
TEL: 315-0101  
PARAGUAY  
Distribuidora De  
Instrumentos Musicales  
J.E. Olear y ESQ. Manduvira  
Asuncion PARAGUAY  
TEL: (595) 21 492147  
MIDDLE EAST  
TEL: (604) 270 6626  
HUNGARY  
Roland East Europe Ltd.  
Warehouse Area ‘DEPO’ Pf.83  
H-2046 Torokbalint,  
HUNGARY  
BAHRAIN  
Moon Stores  
No.16, Bab Al Bahrain Avenue,  
P.O.Box 247, Manama 304,  
State of BAHRAIN  
COLOMBIA  
Centro Musical Ltda.  
Cra 43 B No 25 A 41 Bododega 9  
Medellin, Colombia  
Roland Canada Ltd.  
(Toronto Office)  
170 Admiral Boulevard  
Mississauga On L5T 2N6  
CANADA  
KOREA  
Cosmos Corporation  
1461-9, Seocho-Dong,  
Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA  
TEL: (02) 3486-8855  
TEL: (23) 511011  
PERU  
Audionet  
Distribuciones Musicales SAC  
Juan Fanning 530  
Miraflores  
TEL: (574)3812529  
TEL: 17 211 005  
TEL: (905) 362 9707  
IRELAND  
Roland Ireland  
G2 Calmount Park, Calmount  
Avenue, Dublin 12  
Republic of IRELAND  
TEL: (01) 4294444  
COSTA RICA  
JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos  
Musicales  
Ave.1. Calle 11, Apartado  
10237,  
San Jose, COSTA RICA  
TEL: 258-0211  
MALAYSIA  
IRAN  
MOCO INC.  
No.41 Nike St., Dr.Shariyati Ave.,  
Roberoye Cerahe Mirdamad  
Tehran, IRAN  
U. S. A.  
Roland Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd.  
45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39,  
Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling  
Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA  
TEL: (03) 7805-3263  
Roland Corporation U.S.  
5100 S. Eastern Avenue  
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938,  
U. S. A.  
Lima - Peru  
TEL: (511) 4461388  
TRINIDAD  
AMR Ltd  
Ground Floor  
Maritime Plaza  
Barataria Trinidad W.I.  
TEL: (868) 638 6385  
TEL: (021) 285-4169  
TEL: (323) 890 3700  
ITALY  
Roland Italy S. p. A.  
Viale delle Industrie 8,  
20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY  
TEL: (02) 937-78300  
ISRAEL  
Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons  
Ltd.  
8 Retzif Ha'aliya Hashnya St.  
Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL  
TEL: (03) 6823666  
As of November 1, 2006 (ROLAND)  
04564278  
07-04-1N  
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