Roland F-90 Digital Piano Owner's Manual
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Get started with your Roland Digital Piano F-90. This comprehensive owner's manual is designed for new users, providing complete instruction on operating and maximizing the potential of your unit. You will find detailed guides covering safe setup, assembly procedures, basic operation, and advanced features. Please review all safety guidelines to ensure proper use and a safe, enjoyable musical experience.
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Owner’s Manual
Congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano F-90.
201a Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2; 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.
Assembling the F-90
Before You Play
Listening to the Demo Songs
Playing the Keyboard
Contents
Index
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Owner’s Manual Congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano F-90. 201a Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2; ...
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For the U.K. 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 n...
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Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft their location or position does not interfere wit...
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IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following: Power Supply Maintenance Do not use this unit on the same power cir...
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Introduction Congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano F-90. In order to enjoy reliable performance of your new keyboard for many years to come, please take the time to read through t...
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Introduction Assembling the F-90 Make sure that another person is on hand to help with the assembly and setup. To move the piano, lift it carefully—all the while keeping it level. Be very careful, whe...
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Introduction 3. Firmly tighten all of the screws and stand the When Moving the Instrument instrument back up. Disconnect the AC cord, cables and the music stand from the When lifting the instrument ba...
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Introduction Panel Descriptions Volume Harpsi- Reverb Piano chord Variation Demo Strings Organ E.Piano Power Max Min Key Touch Dual Balance Volume Reverb Piano Harpsi- chord Variation Demo Strings Org...
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Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY...................................................................................................................... IMPORTANT NOTES.......................................
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Before You Play Connecting the AC Adaptor Connecting Pedals 1. Connect the supplied pedals to one of the pedal jacks. To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other fig.00-03 devices, alway...
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Before You Play Turning On the Power Adjusting the Volume 1. Use the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall volume level. Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to fig.00-07 your various...
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Listening to the Demo Songs The F-90 comes with sixty demo songs. Playing/Stopping the Demo Songs fig.01-01 Harpsi- Reverb Piano chord Variation Demo Strings Organ E.Piano For more on song list, pleas...
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Playing the Keyboard Selecting the Instrument Sound You Wish to Play The F-90 allows you to play using ten different sound including piano. You can select the tones using the five tone buttons; two to...
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Playing the Keyboard Layering Two Instrument Sounds (Dual Play) You can hold down one Tone button and press another Tone button to layer two sounds for playing together. This function is called “Dual ...
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Playing the Keyboard Adding Reverberation to Sounds (Reverb Effect) You can apply a reverb effect to the notes you play on the keyboard. Applying reverb adds pleasing reverberation to what you play, s...
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Playing the Keyboard Changing the Metronome Tempo To change the tempo, specify the numerical values by pressing the keys to Using the “tempo setting which the numbers 0–9 or +/- are assigned. sheet” i...
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Playing the Keyboard Changing the Beat of the Metronome To change the beat, specify the beat by pressing the key (A0–E1) to which the beat is assigned. You can select from the following five types: 0 ...
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Some Handy Functions Changing the Keyboard’s Disabling Buttons Touch (Panel Lock) You can change the touch sensitivity, or response of the keys. Making the setting for the panel lock enables a state w...
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Some Handy Functions Transposing without Adjusting the Pitch of the Changing Your Keyboard Sound (Master Tuning) Fingering (Key Transpose) In situations such as when playing ensemble with other instru...
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Some Handy Functions Setting the Reference Pitch to 1. \While holding down the [Variation] button, press 440.0 Hz the [ (Metronome)] button. 1. While holding down the [Variation] button and The [Varia...
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Connecting to Audio Equipment Read this chapter if you wish to connect the F-90 to an audio device. By connecting the F-90 with an audio device, you can listen Once the connections have been completed...
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Connecting to MIDI Devices Read this chapter if you wish to connect the F-90 to an Making the Connections external MIDI device. If the F-90 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, such as one from the MT se...
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Connecting to MIDI Devices Cautions when Connecting Switching Local On/Off an External MIDI Device Local On is set when the power is switched on. 1. While holding down the [Variation] button and Here ...
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Connecting to MIDI Devices Set the MIDI Channel MIDI features sixteen MIDI channels, numbered 1–16. The connected devices must be set to use the same MIDI channels, otherwise no sound will be produced...
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Troubleshooting If you are encountering problems with the unit, please read Case Cause/What to do the section below before assuming that there is a If you can’t hear the prob- malfunction. lem in the ...
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Demo Song List →“Listening to the Demo Songs” (p. 12) Variation Demo • Hold down the [Demo] button and press the key that corresponding to the song you wish to hear. Key Touch Dual Balance Volume Reve...
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Demo Song List No. Key Song Name Composer Copyright B2 Ungarische Tänze V J. Brahms © 1996 Roland Corporation C3 Türkischer Marsch L. v. Beethoven © 1996 Roland Corporation Db3 Nocturne No.2 F. Chopin...
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MIDI Implementati on DIGITAL PIANO Date : May. 1, 2001 Model F-90 Version : 1.00MIDI Implementation Chart Transmitted Recognized Remarks Function... Basic Default Channel Changed 1–16 1–16 Default Mod...
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Main Specifications F-90: Roland Digital Piano <Keyboard> <Others> Keyboard Demo Songs 88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action Keyboard) Touch Sensitivity Connectors Light, Medium, Heavy, Fixed...
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Functions Assigned to the Keyboard Local O n/O ff (p. 23) Functions for Metronome ni O n/O ff (p. 23) Variation Demo • While holding down the [ (Metronome)] button, press the corresponding key. Key To...
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Index 440.0 Hz ...................................................................................... MIDI Channel ........................................................................... 442.0 Hz ...
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Information Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. SINGAPORE PANAMA ITALY ISRAEL AFRICA Swee...
Manual Details
| Brand | Roland |
|---|---|
| Pages | 32 |
| File Size | 751.90 KB |
| Published | June 05, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the required level of stability for placement?
The unit must be placed on a stable and level surface; never use wobbling stands or inclines.
How should I connect the mains lead wires in the U.K.?
Blue wire connects to N (Black), and Brown wire connects to L (Red). Never connect either to earth.
Can I open or modify the unit myself?
No, do not open or modify the unit. Professional servicing must be done by a retailer or authorized Roland Service Center.
What electrical hazards should I avoid when using this piano?
Never use or store it where there is dampness (e.g., bathrooms) or subject to temperature extremes and direct sunlight.