Roland F-20 Owner's manual

Digital Piano

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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and

Owner’s Manual p. 10). 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 of your new unit, read leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owner’s Manual in its entirety. This

manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

Digital Piano

Easy Operation Guide (Front Panel) 2

Turning the Power On/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Selecting a Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Layering Two Sounds (Dual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Playing Dierent Sounds with Left and Right Hands (Split) . . . . . . . 2

Changing the Keyboard Response (Key Touch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Using the Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Playing Back Songs/Rhythms (Automatic Accompaniment for

Chords) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Recording Your Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Before You Play 4

Placing the F-20 on a Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Attaching the Music Rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Turning the Power On/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Making the Power Automatically Turn O After a Time (Auto O) . 5

Listening to the Demo Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Advanced Features 6

Adjusting the Brilliance (Brilliance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Adjusting the Reverberation (Ambience). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Dividing the Keyboard in Two (Twin Piano) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Saving the Settings (Memory Backup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Formatting a USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Various Function Settings (Function Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Matching the Pitch with Other Instruments (Master Tuning) 7

Changing the Key of the Keyboard (Transpose) . . . . . . . . . . . .7

About the Wireless LAN Function 8

What Is Wireless LAN Function? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Basic Connection Method (Connect by WPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Connecting in Ad-Hoc mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Troubleshooting 9

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Contents

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Environmentally Friendly Energy-Ecient Design

When 30 minutes have elapsed since you last played or operated the F-20, the power will

turn o automatically.

* If you don’t want the power to turn o automatically, change the “Auto O”

setting (p. 5).

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Main Specications

Keyboard 88 keys (Ivory Feel-G keyboard with escapement)

Power Supply AC adaptor

Power Consumption

9 W (2 W–18 W)

9 W: Average power consumption while piano is

played with volume at center position

2 W: Power consumption immediately after

power-up; nothing being played

18 W: Rated power consumption

Dimensions

1,282 (W) x 296 (D) x 132 (H) mm

50-1/2 (W) x 11-11/16 (D) x 5-1/4 (H) inches

Weight

20 kg

44 lbs 2 oz

Accessories

Owner’s manual, Leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY,”

Music rest, AC adaptor, Power cord (for connecting

AC adaptor), Damper pedal (capable of continuous

detection)

Options

(Sold Separately)

Dedicated Stand (KSC-68), Keyboard Stand (KS-18Z,

KS-12), Damper Pedal (DP-10), USB Flash Memory (*1),

Wireless USB Adapter (WNA1100-RL) (*1)

*1: Use USB Flash Memory and Wireless USB Adapter

sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if

other products are used.

* In the interest of product improvement, the specications and/or

appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

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Easy Operation Guide (Front Panel)

Turning the Power On/O

Adjusting the Volume

Use the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume.

Changing the Keyboard Response (Key Touch)

If you turn the [KEY TOUCH] button on, you can

change the responsiveness of the keyboard (key

touch).

When the [KEY TOUCH] button is o, the “MEDIUM”

touch (equivalent to an acoustic piano) is selected.

Selecting a Sound

Hold down the TONE button and press one of the following keys; the sound changes.

Playing Dierent Sounds with Left and Right Hands (Split)

Turn the [SPLIT] button on, and the keyboard is divided into left and right sections,

allowing you to play a dierent sound in each section.

If you hold down the [SPLIT] button, the TONE button assigned to the left section will

light.

Switching Sounds (Split)

Switching the left sound

While pressing the [SPLIT] button, hold down one of the

TONE buttons, and press a key.

Switching the right sound Use the same operation as in “Selecting a Sound,” above.

Selecting a Piano

Selecting Other Sounds

Selecting an E. Piano

Layering Two Sounds (Dual)

By pressing two TONE buttons simultaneously,

you can layer two sounds.

Mix Balance

You can adjust the mix balance of the two sounds (ve steps, 0 = default value).

Changing the Point Where the Keyboard Is Divided (Split Point)

Hold down the [SPLIT] button and press a key (Default: F 3).

Hold down

LIGHT

You can achieve fortissimo () play with a less forceful touch than “MEDIUM,” so

the keyboard feels lighter. This setting makes it easy to play, even for children.

HEAVY

You have to nger the keyboard more forcefully than “MEDIUM” in order to play

fortissimo (), so the keyboard feels heavier. Dynamic ngering adds even more

feeling to what you play.

FIX The sound plays at one set volume, regardless of the force used to play the keys.

LIGHT

FIX

HEAVY

1

2

Hold down

E. Piano 1

Celesta

Clav.

E. Piano 3

E. Piano 2

Vibraphone

Synth Bell

1

2

Hold down

Grand Piano 1

Harpsichord 2

Ragtime Piano

Grand Piano 3

Grand Piano 2

Harpsichord 1

1

2

Hold down

Strings 1

Accordion

Choir 1

Choir 2

Synth Pad

Steel-str.Gt

Decay Strings

Decay Choir Pad

A.Bass + Cymbal

Fingered Bass

Church Organ 1

Jazz Organ 1

Harp

Strings 2

Thum Voice

Jazz Organ 2

Decay Choir

Church Organ 2

Acoustic Bass

Jazz Scat

Choir 3

Nylon-str.Gt

1

2

(p. 5)

Hold down

1

2

B1 B6

Hold down

+

00

+ ––

Mix balance for Dual

Mix balance for Split

TONE button

that’s lit

2

1

Easy Operation Guide (Front Panel)

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Playing Back Songs/Rhythms (Automatic Accompaniment for Chords)

To play or stop a song, press the [SONG] button. To play or stop the rhythm (automatic accompani-

ment based on the chords you play), press the [RHYTHM] button.

You can select an internal song or rhythm by holding down the [SONG] or [RHYTHM] button and

pressing one of the following keys.

REFERENCE

For details on the song names and rhythm names, refer to “Internal Song List”

and “Rhythm List” at the end of this manual.

Using the Metronome

Turn the [METRONOME] button on; the metronome will sound. Use the [SLOW]/[FAST] buttons to adjust the tempo.

Specifying a Numeric Tempo

A numeric value can also be specied for the tempo (20–250) (default: 108).

Changing the Number of Beats

You can choose from 0 (weak beats only), 2 (2 beats), 3 (3 beats), 4 (4 beats), 5 (5

beats), or 6 (6 beats).

You can also change the number of beats by holding down the [METRONOME]

button and using the [SLOW]/[FAST] buttons.

Example: To enter 120, hold down the [METRONOME] button and press the keys in

this order: 1

2 0 ENTER.

Recording Your Performance

Here’s how to record a song.

* Before you begin, select the sound that you want to record.

1. Press the [SONG] button and [RHYTHM] button simultaneously.

* To cancel recording, press the [SONG] button and [RHYTHM] button

simultaneously once again.

2. Play the keyboard to start recording.

3. Press the [SONG] button to stop recording.

If You Want to Record Along with the Metronome

* Sound the metronome and set the number of beats and tempo, before

recording.

If you press the [SONG] button in step 2, recording starts after a two-measure

count.

Recording Along with Rhythm

* Select a rhythm before recording.

If you press the [RHYTHM] button in step 2, recording starts after a two-measure

count.

Playing the Song You Recorded

Hold down

1

2

E3

If You Want to Redo the Recording

Start recording again from step 1.

Saving the Recorded Song to a USB Flash Drive

* Connect your USB ash drive before you continue.

Hold down the [KEY TOUCH] button and press the [SONG] button.

Once all the LEDs on the buttons are lit, the data has been saved (up

to 99 songs).

Playing a Song from a USB Flash Drive

Hold down the [SONG] button and press the “F 3” key.

You can use the two keys adjacent to “F

3” to select a song on the USB ash drive.

Hold down

Play

Prev.

2

F

3

* You can also copy a WAV le or MIDI le from your computer to a USB ash drive,

and play it back on the F-20. For details on the formats that can be played, refer

to the end of this manual.

Hold down

0 3 4 6

52

1

2

Selecting a Rhythm

Hold down

1

2

Selecting an Internal Song

Hold down

Press the right end key; all songs play

consecutively.

1

2

Hold down

0 2 4 6 7 9

1 3 5 8

ENTER

1

2

Mix Balance

You can adjust the mix balance between the song/rhythm and the keyboard (ve levels,

0 = default).

+

0

–

2

While holding

either

1

Rhythm Flow

[RHYTHM] on [RHYTHM] o

Intro

Accompaniment

Ending

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PHONES jack

Connect headphones (sold separately).

* If you’re connecting only one set of

headphones, you must connect them to

the PHONES jack.

OUTPUT jack

If you connect this jack to

amplied speakers, the sound of

this unit will be heard through

them.

PEDAL jack

Connect the included

damper pedal.

DC IN jack

Connect the included AC adaptor here.

USB COMPUTER port

If you use a commercially available USB cable to connect the F-20’s USB

COMPUTER port to your computer’s USB port, you’ll be able to do the following

things.

• SMF data played back by MIDI-compatible software can be sounded by the

F-20.

• MIDI data can be transferred between the F-20 and your sequencer software,

opening up a wide range of possibilities for music production and editing.

Placing the F-20 on a Stand

If you want to place the F-20 on a stand, use the Roland KSC-68 (refer to the KSC-68 Owner’s Manual), KS-18Z or KS-12.

* Be careful not to pinch your ngers when setting up the stand.

Before You Play

Rear Panel Connections

KS-18Z

KS-12

AC Outlet

Power Cord

Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator

(see illustration) faces upwards and the side with

textual information faces downwards.

The indicator will light when you plug the AC

adaptor into an AC outlet.

If two people are using

headphones (sold

separately), connect

the headphones to the

PHONES jack and the

OUTPUT jack.

Align the front of the F-20

with the front of the stand.

Adjust so that the

height does not

exceed 1 meter

(Adjust the stand

to a level no higher

than the second

level from the

bottom).

Adjust the width of the stand

so that the rubber feet of the

F-20 straddle the stand.

Keyboard side

Top view

Align the legs of the stand with

the screws of the rear panel.

To prevent malfunction and

equipment failure, always turn

down the volume, and turn o

all the units before making any

connections.

USB MEMORY port

Connect a USB ash drive here.

• If a USB ash drive is connected, you can play

or save songs.

• If a wireless USB adapter (WNA1100-RL; sold

separately) is connected, you can use wireless-

compatible iOS apps (p. 8).

• The volume of the F-20’s speakers will be

reduced if you connect a USB device to the USB

MEMORY port.

* Never insert or remove a USB ash drive while

this unit is turned on. Doing so may corrupt the

unit’s data or the data on the USB ash drive.

* Carefully insert the USB ash drive all the way

in—until it is rmly in place.

Before You Play

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Attaching the Music Rest

Here’s how to attach the included music rest.

1. Loosen the music rest attachment screws located on the

back of the piano (two locations).

2. Place the music rest between the screws and the chassis.

3. While using one hand to support the music rest, tighten

the screws (two locations) to fasten the music rest rmly

in place.

* When attaching the music rest, you must use your hand to

support it rmly so that it does not fall. Be careful not to pinch

your hand.

* Don’t apply excessive force to the installed music rest.

* When attaching the music rest, you must use the music rest

attachment screws that were attached to the piano.

To remove the music rest, support it with one hand while you

loosen the screws. Remove the music rest, and then securely

retighten the screws.

Turning the Power On/O

Once everything is properly connected (p. 4), be sure to follow the

procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment

in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment

failure.

Turning the Power On

1. Turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way toward the left to

minimize the volume.

2. Press the [ ] (POWER) button to turn the power on.

* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a

few seconds) after turning the unit on is required before it will

operate normally.

3. Use the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume.

* Before turning the unit on/o, always be sure to turn the volume

down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some

sound when switching the unit on/o. However, this is normal

and does not indicate a malfunction.

Turning the Power O

1. Turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way toward the left to

minimize the volume.

2. Hold down the [ ] (POWER) button for one second or

longer; the power will be turned o.

Making the Power Automatically

Turn O After a Time (Auto O)

The power to this unit will be turned o automatically after

a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last

used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated

(Auto O function).

If you do not want the power to be turned o automatically,

change the Auto O setting to “OFF.”

(Default: 30 min.)

* To restore power, turn the power on again.

Hold down

240 min.

OFF

10 min.

30 min.

1 2

3

* This setting is remembered even after the power is turned o.

Listening to the Demo Songs

While holding either

1

2

There are three demo songs.

Press the [SONG] button to stop.

Precautions regarding placement of this unit on a stand

Be sure to follow the instructions in the Owner’s Manual

carefully when placing this unit on a stand (p. 4).

If it is not set up properly, you risk creating an unstable

situation which could lead to the unit falling or the stand

toppling, and may result in injury.

Place the instrument 30 cm away from the wall

The speakers of the F-20 are mounted on

its rear panel. For this reason, you might

have trouble hearing the sound from the

speakers if the rear panel is placed directly

against a wall.

Don’t let the instrument fall over!

To prevent the F-20 from falling over,

don’t apply excessive force to it, and

never sit or stand on it.

30 cm

(12 inch)

Unauthorized use

of this material for

purposes other

than private, per-

sonal enjoyment

is a violation of

applicable laws.

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Adjusting the Brilliance (Brilliance)

Here’s how to adjust the brilliance of the sound (3 levels).

Hold down

BRIGHT

MELLOW

NORMAL

C5 C6

1

2

3

Adjusting the Reverberation (Ambience)

You can adjust a reverberation of the sound, and get the impression

that you are performing in a concert hall (5 levels).

Hold down

+–

DEFAULT

C5 C6

1 2

3

Dividing the Keyboard in Two (Twin Piano)

You can divide the keyboard into left and right sections so that two

people can play the same pitch ranges. This function lets you use

the unit as though it were two pianos.

C5 C6

Hold down

OFF

PAIR

INDIVIDUAL

1 2

3

The keyboard will be divided into left and right sections, with

“middle C” located in the center of each section.

You can choose one of the following ways in which the sound will

be heard.

Value Explanation

PAIR

The sound will be heard from the right as you play toward

the right of the keyboard, and from the left as you play

toward the left.

INDIVIDUAL

Notes played in the right area will be heard from the right

speaker, and notes played in the left area will be heard

from the left speaker.

* The left and right sections will have the same tone (Piano). Twin

Piano will be cancelled when you push one of the TONE buttons.

* The damper pedal aects only the right section of the keyboard.

Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock)

While holding down the [PIANO] button, turn the power on. Keep

holding down [PIANO] button for at least six seconds. Panel Lock

will be set, and buttons other than the [ ] (POWER) button will be

disabled. This prevents the tones or settings from being changed if

you inadvertently press a button.

Panel Lock will be cancelled when you turn o the power.

Saving the Settings (Memory Backup)

When this unit’s power is turned o, it will return to its default

settings. However, if desired, you can save the following settings

so that they will be remembered even after the power is o. This is

called the “Memory Backup” function.

Settings saved by Memory Backup Page

Key Touch p. 2

Brilliance p. 6

Ambience p. 6

Master Tuning p. 7

1. Hold down the [KEY TOUCH] button and press the

[RHYTHM] button.

The [OTHER] button and the [SPLIT] button will blink.

To cancel, press the [OTHER] button.

2. To save the settings, press the [SPLIT] button.

When all the LEDs on the buttons are lit, the operation is complete.

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

The settings you’ve changed in the function mode (p. 7) can be

restored to their factory-set condition.

NOTE

When you execute a factory reset, all settings will be

initialized and the song you recorded in internal memory

will be erased.

1. While holding down the [KEY TOUCH] button, turn the

power on. Keep holding down [KEY TOUCH] button for at

least six seconds.

The [OTHER] button and the [SPLIT] button will blink.

To cancel, press the [OTHER] button.

2. To execute the Factory Reset, press the [SPLIT] button.

When all the LEDs on the buttons are lit, the operation is complete.

3. Turn the power o, then on again.

Formatting a USB Flash Drive

Here’s how to initialize (format) the entire contents

saved on a USB ash drive.

NOTE

• Formatting will erase everything that has been saved on the

USB ash drive.

• Before using a new USB ash drive with the F-20 for the rst

time, you must format the USB ash drive.

1. Connect the USB ash drive that you want to format to

the USB MEMORY port.

2. While holding down the [SONG] button, turn the power

on. Keep holding down [SONG] button for at least six

seconds.

The [OTHER] button and the [SPLIT] button will blink.

To cancel, press the [OTHER] button.

3. To execute the format, press the [SPLIT] button.

When all the LEDs on the buttons are lit, the operation is complete.

4. Turn the power o, then on again.

Advanced Features

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Hold down

3

OFF

240 min.

30 min.

10 min.

1

0

13

+2

15

-1

12

-3

10

-5

8

+4

5

3

1

+5

6

OFF

Ad-Hoc OFF

OFF

V-LINK

ON

MELLOW

BRIGHT

+

–

440.0 Hz

2

+1

14

-2

11

-4

9

4

-6

7

2

+3

16

PAIR

Ad-Hoc ON

OFF

NORMAL

DEFAULT

MVC

Auto O (p. 5)

USB Memory Mode

Twin Piano (p. 6)

Wireless LAN (p. 8)

Local Control

Brilliance (p. 6)

Ambience (p. 6)

Visual Control Mode

Transpose

MIDI

Transmit Channel

Master Tuning

Various Function Settings (Function Mode)

To make settings in Function mode, while pressing the [KEY TOUCH] button, hold down the [PIANO] button, and press one of the keys

shown in the illustration.

Changing the USB Flash Drive Setting (USB Memory Mode)

In some cases, when USB ash drive is connected to the USB MEMORY port, it may take longer for data to

be loaded, or data may fail to be loaded successfully. In this case, you may be able to solve the problem by

changing the USB MEMORY Mode setting to “1.” When the unit left the factory, this was set to “2.” Normally,

there is no need to make this setting.

* After you change this setting, you must turn the power o, then back on again. The new setting takes

eect when you turn the power back on.

Matching the Pitch with Other Instruments (Master Tuning)

When playing ensemble with other instruments and in other such instances, you can match the standard

pitch to another instrument.

The standard pitch generally refers to the pitch of the note that’s played when you nger the middle A key.

For a cleaner ensemble sound while performing with one or more other instruments, ensure that each

instrument’s standard pitch is in tune with that of the other instruments. This tuning of all the instruments to

a standard pitch is called “master tuning.”

You can adjust the tuning in the range of 415.3 Hz–440.0 Hz (default)–466.2 Hz (in 0.1 Hz steps).

Changing the Key of the Keyboard (Transpose)

You can use the Transpose function to transpose the keyboard

in semitone steps.

For example, if a song is in the key of E major, and you want to

play it with the ngering of C major, set Transpose to a value of

“+4.”

Controlling Video Equipment (Visual Control Mode)

Visual Control is a function that lets you control images along with your performance.

If you’ve set Visual Control mode to “MVC” (MIDI Visual Control, p. 9) or “V-LINK,” playing the keyboard of this

unit will control the images produced by the Visual Control device connected to this unit using a USB MIDI.

Visual Control function chart

Playing the lowest 12 keys of this unit (A0–G 1) will transmit the following MIDI messages.

Visual Control function Transmitted MIDI message This unit’s operation

Switch images

CC 0 (Bank Select): 0–4 Play black keys

Program Change: 1–7 Play white keys

MIDI Transmit Channel Settings

This setting species the MIDI channel on which this unit will transmit.

MIDI uses sixteen “MIDI channels,” which are numbered 1 through 16. By connecting MIDI devices and

specifying the appropriate MIDI channel for each device, you can play or select sounds on those devices.

This unit will receive all sixteen channels (1–16).

Preventing Double Notes When Working with a

Software Synthesizer

(Local Control)

If a software synthesizer is connected to USB

MIDI, turn this item “OFF.”

Since most software synthesizer have their

Thru function turned on, notes you play on the

keyboard may be sounded in duplicate, or get

dropped. To prevent this, you can enable the

“Local O” setting so that the keyboard and

internal sound generator will be disconnected.

If you play C E G It will sound E G B

Software

Synthesizer

Local Control

Sound Generator

USB MIDI

In

USB MIDI

Out

Computer

C1

C2

C3

C4

C5

C6

C7

C8

WPS

INDIVIDUAL

1 2

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About the Wireless LAN Function

What Is Wireless LAN Function?

By inserting the wireless USB Adapter (WNA1100-RL; sold

separately) into the F-20’s USB MEMORY port, you’ll be able

to use wireless-compatible applications (iOS apps such as the

“Piano Partner” or “Air Performer” ).

F-20

Wireless USB Adapter (sold

separately:

WNA1100-RL)

Wireless LAN access point

(e.g., wireless LAN router)

Wireless LAN Wireless LAN

iPhone etc.

Items required to use the wireless LAN function

Wireless USB Adapter (sold separately: WNA1100-RL)

Wireless LAN access point (e.g., wireless LAN router) *1 *2

iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch etc.

*1 The wireless LAN access point you use must support WPS. If

you’re unable to connect to the wireless LAN access point, try

connecting using Ad-Hoc mode.

*2 The ability to connect with all kinds of wireless LAN access

points is not guaranteed.

Basic Connection Method (Connect by WPS)

The rst time you connect the F-20 to a new wireless network, you’ll

need to perform the following procedure (WPS) to join the wireless

network.

This procedure is required only the rst time. (Once you’ve joined

the network, this procedure will no longer be necessary.)

What is WPS?

This is a standard that makes it easy to make security settings when

connecting to a wireless LAN access point. We recommend that you

use WPS when connecting to a wireless LAN access point.

1. Insert the wireless USB Adapter (WNA1100-RL; sold

separately) into the F-20’s USB MEMORY port.

2. Hold down the button of the Wireless USB

Adapter for three seconds.

The LED indicator of the Wireless USB Adapter will blink.

NOTE

* If you apply excessive force to the USB adapter when

pressing the button, you may damage it. Please use caution.

MEMO

You can also perform the WPS procedure by pressing “WPS” in

“Various Function Settings (Function Mode)” (p. 7) instead of

pressing the button of the wireless USB adapter.

3. Perform the WPS operation on your wireless LAN access

point (e.g., press the WPS button on your wireless LAN

access point).

For details on WPS operation of your wireless LAN access point,

refer to the owner’s manual for your wireless LAN access point.

Once successfully connected, the LED indicator of the Wireless USB

Adapter will light.

You can use the wireless connection from an iOS app such as

“Air Performer.” Choose “F-20” in the instrument select screen of

your iOS app.

NOTE

* The device (e.g., iPhone) running the app must be connected to

the same network.

MEMO

• The connection data is stored in memory when you perform

the WPS procedure; the device will automatically connect to the

wireless network from the next time.

• All connection data will be erased if you perform a factory reset.

LED indicator of the Wireless USB Adapter

LED Explanation

Lit The adapter is connected to a network.

Unlit The adapter is not connected to a network.

Blinking The adapter is searching for a network.

Connecting in Ad-Hoc mode

Here’s how to connect in Ad-Hoc mode.

What is Ad-Hoc mode?

Ad-Hoc mode lets you connect the F-20 directly to an iPhone or

other wireless device without using a wireless LAN access point. This

is a convenient way to use the F-20 with an iPhone or other wireless

device if you’re in a location where the wireless LAN access point

you normally use is unavailable, such as when you’re away from

home.

Limitations

The iPod touch or other wireless device connected in Ad-Hoc

mode will be unable to communicate with the Internet or with

another wireless device. However, an iPhone or other wireless

device that has cellular capability will be able to connect to the

Internet via the cellular connection.

Please be aware that if you use a cellular connection for Internet

connectivity, you may incur costs depending on your rate plan.

1. In “Various Function Settings (Function Mode)” (p. 7), press

“Ad-Hoc ON.”

2. On the iPhone or other wireless device that you want

to connect, select “F-20” to make the connection. (For

example, on an iPhone, choose [Settings]

[Wi-Fi]

[Choose a Network] to select “F-20.” A password entry

screen will appear; enter “f20ak”.)

Ad-Hoc SSID F-20

Password f20ak

For details on how to connect to a wireless LAN from an iPhone or

other device, refer to the owner’s manual of that device.

3. When you want to end the Ad-Hoc mode connection,

restore the iPhone settings in [Settings] [Wi-Fi]

[Choose a Network] to their previous state.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Cause/Action

All LEDs other than

the [ ] (POWER)

button are blinking

Excessive current ow occurred at the USB MEMORY port.

Check whether there might be a problem with the USB ash drive. Next,

turn the power o, then back on again.

The speakers

produce sound

even though

headphones are

connected

Could the headphones be connected to the OUTPUT jack instead of the

PHONES jack (p. 4)?

Even though you’re

using headphones

and the sound is

muted, a thumping

sound is heard

when you play the

keyboard

This unit uses a hammer action keyboard in order to simulate an acoustic

piano’s playing touch as realistically as possible. For this reason, you’ll hear

the hammers thump when you play the keyboard, just as you would when

playing an acoustic piano. Since this unit allows you to adjust its volume,

you might notice the sound of the hammers in certain situations, but this

does not indicate a malfunction. If vibration transmitted to the oor or

walls is a concern, you may be able to minimize the vibration by moving

the piano away from the wall, or by laying down a commercially available

anti-vibration mat designed for use with pianos.

Power turns o on

its own

When 30 minutes have elapsed since you last played or operated this unit,

the power will turn o automatically (This is the factory setting).

If you don’t need the power to turn o automatically, turn the “Auto O”

setting “OFF” (p. 5).

Power does not

turn on

Is the AC adaptor connected correctly (p. 4)?

Pedal does not

work, or is “stuck”

Is the pedal connected correctly?

Plug the cord rmly into the PEDAL jack (p. 4).

No sound/

No sound when you

play back a song

Could the unit’s volume be turned down?

Could headphones be connected?

The speakers will not produce sound if headphones is connected to the

PHONES jack (p. 4).

Pitch of the

keyboard or song is

incorrect

Could you have made Transpose settings (p. 7)?

Is the Master Tune setting appropriate (p. 7)?

The notes of a piano are tuned using a unique method (stretched tuning),

which makes upper-range notes slightly higher in pitch, and lower-range

notes slightly lower in pitch. For this reason, you might perceive the pitch

as being incorrect, but this is the way an acoustic piano should sound.

Sounds are heard

twice (doubled)

when the keyboard

is played

Could you have selected a dual tone (p. 2)?

The sound of

the higher notes

suddenly changes

from a certain key

On an acoustic piano, the approximately one and a half octaves of notes

at the upper end of the keyboard will continue sounding regardless of the

damper pedal. These notes also have a somewhat dierent tonal character.

This unit faithfully simulate this characteristic of acoustic pianos. On

this unit, the range that is unaected by the damper pedal will change

according to the transpose setting.

High-pitched

ringing is heard

If you hear this in headphones:

Piano sounds that have a brilliant and crisp character contain substantial

high-frequency components that may sound as though a metallic ringing

has been added. This is because the characteristics of an actual piano are

being faithfully reproduced, and is not a malfunction.

This ringing is more obtrusive if the reverb eect is applied heavily, so you

may be able to minimize it by decreasing the reverb.

If you don’t hear this in headphones:

It is likely that there is some other reason (such as resonances within the

unit). Please contact your dealer or the nearest Roland service center.

Volume is reduced

The volume will be reduced if you connect a USB device to the USB

MEMORY port. This does not indicate a malfunction.

Problem Cause/Action

Sound wrong, or

are buzzy

If you set the volume to the maximum setting, the sound may be distorted

depending on how you perform. If this occurs, turn down the volume.

If you don’t hear this in headphones:

Performing at high volumes may cause the speakers or objects near

the unit to resonate. Fluorescent lights or glass doors may also resonate

sympathetically. In particular, this is more likely to occur for lower notes

and higher volumes. You can take the following measures to minimize

resonances.

• Locate this unit 30 cm (12 inch) away from walls or other surfaces.

• Keep the volume down.

• Move away from the objects that are resonating.

If you hear this in headphones:

It is likely that there is some other reason. Please contact your dealer or a

nearby Roland service center.

Power turns o

In some cases, playing back extremely high-volume SMF or WAV data from

a USB ash drive may cause the protection circuit to operate, turning the

power o.

If this occurs, reduce the volume.

When Using the Wireless LAN Function

Problem Cause/Action

Can’t connect to a

wireless LAN access

point

• Make sure that your wireless LAN access point supports WPS.

If your wireless LAN access point does not support WPS, you can connect

using the procedure described in “Connecting in Ad-Hoc mode” (p. 8).

• The 802.11a/b wireless standard is not supported. Please use the

802.11g/n (2.4 GHz) wireless standard.

• The WEP authentication method is not supported. Please use the WPA or

WPA2 authentication method.

• Make sure that DHCP is enabled for your wireless LAN access point.

• The connection might not occur successfully due to the state of the

radio signal. If so, use the procedure described in “Basic Connection

Method (Connect by WPS)” (p. 8), and reconnect your wireless LAN access

point.

• There is a limit to the connection data that can be remembered. Making

a new connection may cause older connection data to be deleted.

All connection data will be deleted if you execute a factory reset. If the

connection data has been deleted, please re-connect to the wireless

LAN access point.

Communication is

unstable

Communication may be unstable depending on the usage of the radio

frequency spectrum.

If communication is unstable, the response may be sluggish, or if using

audio communication, there may be dropouts in the audio.

The following actions may improve the situation.

• Move the wireless LAN access point and the F-20 closer to each other.

• Change the channel setting of the wireless LAN access point.

The F-20 is not

found in the instru-

ment connections

of the iOS app (such

as “Air Performer”)

• Is the F-20 turned on?

• Is the wireless USB adapter (WNA1100-RL) inserted to the F-20?

• Is the F-20 connected to the wireless LAN?

• Are the F-20 and the iPhone connected to the same network (the same

wireless LAN access point)?

• Is the wireless LAN access point set to allow communication between

wireless LAN devices?

For details on settings, refer to the owner’s manual of your wireless LAN

access point.

What is MIDI Visual Control?

MIDI Visual Control is an internationally-used recommended practice that was added to the MIDI specication so that visual expression could be linked with

musical performance. Video equipment that is compatible with MIDI Visual Control can be connected to electronic musical instruments via MIDI in order to control

video equipment in tandem with a performance.

What is V-LINK?

V-LINK is Roland’s proprietary specication that allows visual expression to be linked with musical performance. Video equipment that is compatible

with V-LINK can be connected to electronic musical instruments via MIDI, making it easy to enjoy a variety of visual eects that are linked with the

performance.

What is MIDI?

MIDI, short for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” was developed as a universal standard for the exchange of performance data among electronic musical instruments and computers.

This unit is equipped with USB COMPUTER port to let it exchange performance data with external devices. These connectors can be used to connect the unit to an external device for

even greater versatility.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

To completely turn o power to the unit, pull out the plug

from the outlet

Even with the power switch turned o, this unit

is not completely separated from its main

source of power. When the power needs to be

completely turned o, turn o the power switch

on the unit, then pull out the plug from the

outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you choose to

connect the power cord’s plug should be one that is within

easy reach and readily accessible.

Concerning the Auto O function

The power to this unit will be turned o

automatically after a predetermined amount of

time has passed since it was last used for

playing music, or its buttons or controls were

operated (Auto O function). If you do not want

the power to be turned o automatically,

disengage the Auto O function (p. 5).

Use only the stand that is recommended

This unit should be used only with a stand that

is recommended by Roland.

Do not place in a location that is unstable

When using the unit with a stand recommended

by Roland, the stand must be carefully placed so

it is level and sure

to remain stable. If not using a

stand, you still need to make sure that any

location you choose for placing the unit

provides a level surface that will properly

support the unit, and keep it from wobbling.

Precautions regarding placement of this unit on a stand

Be sure to follow the instructions in the Owner’s

Manual carefully when placing this unit on a

stand (p. 4).

If it is not set up properly, you risk creating an

unstable situation which could lead to the unit

falling or the stand toppling, and may result in injury.

Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct voltage

Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with

the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the

installation matches the input voltage specied

on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors

may use a dierent polarity, or be designed for a

dierent voltage, so their use could result in

damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

Use only the supplied power cord

Use only the attached power cord. Also, the

supplied power cord must not be used with any

other device.

CAUTION

Use only the specied stand(s)

This unit is designed to be used in combination

with specic stands (KSC-68, KS-18Z, KS-12)

manufactured by Roland. If used in combination

with other stands, you risk sustaining injuries as

the result of this product dropping down or

toppling over due to a lack of stability.

Evaluate safety issues before using stands

Even if you observe the cautions given in the

owner’s manual, certain types of handling may

allow this product to fall from the stand, or

cause the stand to overturn. Please be mindful

of any safety issues before using this product.

Cautions when moving this unit

If you need to move the instrument, take note of

the precautions listed below. At least two

persons are required to safely lift and move the

unit. It should be handled carefully, all the while

keeping it level. Make sure to have a rm grip, to

protect yourself from injury and the instrument

from damage.

• When using the KSC-68 stand, check to make sure the

screws securing the unit to the stand have not become

loose. Fasten them again securely whenever you notice

any loosening.

• Disconnect the power cord.

• Disconnect all cords coming from external devices.

• Remove the music stand.

Keep small items out of the reach of children

To prevent accidental ingestion of the parts

listed below, always keep them out of the reach

of small children.

• Removable Parts

Music rest attachment screws (p. 5)

Take care not to get burned

The area shown in the illustration may become

hot, so take care to avoid burns.

Rear panel

WARNING

IMPORTANT NOTES

Placement

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near

devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed

vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes.

Also, do not allow lighting devices that normally are used

while their light source is very close to the unit (such as a

piano light), or powerful spotlights to shine upon the same

area of the unit for extended periods of time. Excessive heat

can deform or discolor the unit.

• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This

can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to

produce sound.

• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface

on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or

mar the surface.

You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet

to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make

sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally.

Maintenance

• To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that is slightly

dampened. Try to wipe the entire surface using an equal

amount of strength, moving the cloth along with the

grain of the wood. Rubbing too hard in the same area can

damage the nish.

Repairs and Data

• Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to make

a backup of the data stored within it; or you may prefer

to write down the needed information. Although we will

do our utmost to preserve the data stored in your unit

when we carry out repairs, in some cases, such as when

the memory section is physically damaged, restoration of

the stored content may be impossible. Roland assumes no

liability concerning the restoration of any stored content

that has been lost.

Additional Precautions

• Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the result of

equipment failure, incorrect operation, etc. Save the songs

you’ve recorded on a USB ash drive, so that you won’t lose

them in the event of such a failure.

• Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of

any stored content that has been lost.

• The sound of keys being struck and vibrations produced by

playing an instrument can be transmitted through a oor

or wall to an unexpected extent. Please take care not to

cause annoyance to others nearby.

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

in use.

• The volume will be reduced if you connect a USB device to

the USB MEMORY port.

Using External Memories

• Please observe the following precautions when handling

external memory devices.

Also, make sure to carefully observe all the precautions that

were supplied with the external memory device.

• Do not remove the device while reading/writing is in

progress.

• To prevent damage from static electricity, discharge

all static electricity from your person before handling

the device.

Care of the keyboard

• Do not write on the keyboard with any pen or other

implement, and do not stamp or place any marking on the

instrument. Ink will seep into the surface lines and become

unremovable.

• Do not ax stickers on the keyboard. You may be unable to

remove stickers that use strong adhesives, and the adhesive

may cause discoloration.

• To remove stubborn dirt, use a commercially available

keyboard cleaner that does not contain abrasives. Start

by wiping lightly. If the dirt does not come o, wipe using

gradually increasing amounts of pressure while taking care

not to scratch the keys.

Copyrights/Licences/Trademarks

• It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording, video

recording, copy or revision of a third party’s copyrighted

work (musical work, video work, broadcast, live

performance, or other work), whether in whole or in part,

and distribute, sell, lease, perform, or broadcast it without

the permission of the copyright owner.

• Do not use this product for purposes that could infringe

on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no

responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements

of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this

product.

• The copyright of content in this product (the sound

waveform data, style data, accompaniment patterns,

phrase data, audio loops and image data) is reserved by

Roland Corporation.

• Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize said

content (except song data such as Demo Songs) for the

creating, performing, recording and distributing original

musical works.

• Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to extract

said content in original or modied form, for the purpose

of distributing recorded medium of said content or making

them available on a computer network.

• Roland, GS, SuperNATURAL are either registered trademarks

or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States

and/or other countries.

WARNING CAUTION

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IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE:

BROWN:

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.

NEUTRAL

LIVE

For the U.K.

This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

For EU Countries

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.

This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B limit.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

WARNING

This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.

For C.A. US

(

Proposition 65

)

For Canada

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)

For Korea

For the USA

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Compliance Information Statement

Model Name :

Type of Equipment :

Responsible Party :

Address :

Telephone :

Model Name :

Type of Equipment :

Responsible Party :

Address :

Telephone :

Model Name :

Type of Equipment :

Responsible Party :

Address :

Telephone :

V-STUDIO 20 (Model Number: VS-20)

USB Audio Controller

Cakewalk Inc.

268 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210

02210(617) 423-9004

FP-80

Digital Piano

Roland Corporation U.S.

5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938

(323) 890-3700

F-20

Digital Piano

Roland Corporation U.S.

5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938

(323) 890-3700

For EU Countries

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Internal Song List

No. Song name Composer

1 Floral Pursuits * Léo Delibes, Arranged by John Maul

2

The Nutcracker “Waltz of the

Flowers” (Jazz Arrangement)

*

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Arranged by

Masashi Hirashita

3 The Marriage of Figaro “Overture” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

4 Midsummer * Masashi Hirashita

5 Swan-derful Samba *

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Arranged by

John Maul

6 My Pleasure * Masashi Hirashita

7 Barcarolle Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin

8 Zhavoronok

Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka, Arranged

by Mily Alexeyevich Balakirev

9 Valse, op.34-1 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin

10 Polonaise op.53 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin

11 Nocturne No.20 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin

12 Die Forelle

Franz Peter Schubert, Arranged by

Franz Liszt

13 Reets dans l’Eau Claude Achille Debussy

14 La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin Claude Achille Debussy

15 La Campanella Franz Liszt

16 Scherzo No.2 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin

17 Liebesträume 3 Franz Liszt

No. Song name Composer

18 Étude, op.10-3 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin

19 Je te veux Erik Satie

20 Fantaisie-Impromptu Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin

21 Clair de Lune Claude Achille Debussy

22 Nocturne No.2 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin

23 Für Elise Ludwig van Beethoven

24 Late Night Chopin *

Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin,

Arranged by John Maul

25 Fly Free * John Maul

26 L’éveil de l’amour * Masashi Hirashita

27 Wedding Song * John Maul

28 Yesterday’s Dream * John Maul

29 Windy Afternoon * Masashi Hirashita

30 Scrambled Egg * Masashi Hirashita

private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws.

* No data for the music that is played will be output from the USB COMPUTER port.

* Songs marked by an asterisk “*” are original songs composed for the Roland

Corporation. The copyrights to these songs are owned by the Roland Corporation.

Formats Playable from a USB Flash Drive

The F-20 can play back data in the following formats.

• SMF formats 0/1

• Roland Piano Digital format (i-format)

• Audio les: WAV format, 44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear

Rhythm List

No. Rhythm name

1 8-Beat

2 16-Beat

3 Triplet

4 Shue

5 Ballad 1

6 Ballad 2

7 Blues

8 Country 1

No. Rhythm name

9 Country 2

10 Gospel 1

11 Gospel 2

12 Swing 1

13 Swing 2

14 Brush Swing 1

15 Brush Swing 2

16 5-Beat Swing

No. Rhythm name

17 Waltz

18 Jazz Waltz

19 Hand Clap

20 Ragtime

21 Bossa Nova

22 Samba

23 Rumba

24 Mambo

No. Rhythm name

25 Beguine

26 Salsa

27 ChaCha

28 Tango

29 March 4/4

30 March 6/8

31 Disco

32 Rock’n’roll

1

2

3 4

5

6

7

8 9

10

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12

13

14

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17

18

19

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22

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