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B AC connector This is where you need to connect the supplied power cable. See also page 16. C MIDI THRU/OUT/IN sockets Use these sockets to connect the FR-7b/FR-5b to external MIDI gear (see p. 82). D OUTPUT R/MONO & L/MONO sockets Connect these sockets to an external amplifier or mixing console. For stereo operation, be sure to connect both jacks. E EXPRESSION PEDAL socket This is where you can connect an optional EV-series expression pedal (see p. 35). F TO FR7/5 V-ACCORDION socket Use the supplied 19-pin cable to connect this socket to your FR-7b/FR-5b (see p. 35). Note: See also “Using the FBC-7” on p. 35 for additional func tions of the FBC-7. r 14 Setting up V-Accordion r Setting up V-Accordion r 4. Setting up Connections The FR-7b can be used without any connections to either an amplification system or the FBC-7 power supply/battery charger unit. An FR-5b without an optional battery needs to be connected to the supplied FBC-7, however. Connecting the FR-7b/FR-5b to the supplied FBC-7 If you do not have a battery (FR-5b) or prefer not to use it (FR-7b), you need to connect the V-Accordion to the FBC-7 using the supplied cable. That cable powers the FR-7b/FR-5b, transmits pedal messages and sends the FR-7b/FR-5b’s audio signals to the OUTPUT L/ MONO & R sockets on the FBC-7. In that case, there is no real need to connect the OUTPUT sockets on the FR-7b/FR-5b to an external amplifier. Connect the FR-7b/FR-5b as shown in the illustration. Note: This connection is required if you wish to take advantage of the FR-7b/FR-5b’s MIDI functions (see p. 82). The FR-7b/FR-5b’s sounds have been arranged in such a way as to provide a nat- ural stereo image. If you connect the V-Accordion to a mixing console, set the PAN control of the input to which the OUT- PUT L socket (Treble section) is connected to “11 o’clock” and the PAN control of the channel to which the OUTPUT R socket (Bass & chord section) is connected to “3 o’clock” to preserve this balance. Something like this: . This setting can be changed, however (see p. 73). OUTPUT L/MONO + R/MONO INPUT L + R Use the supplied 19-pin cable. Note: Do not forget to connect the FBC-7’s AC socket to a suitable wall outlet. T B/C Using the OUTPUT sockets If you are using the supplied rechargeable battery (FR-7b) and need to connect the FR-7b/FR-5b to a PA system or mixer, we recommend using a wireless system to avoid having to use excessively long signal cables. The FR-7b is equipped with an internal speaker system and thus does not need to be connected to an amplifier at all. The FR-5b, on the other hand, always requires an audio connection. As long as it does not contain an optional battery, we recommend connecting it to the FBC-7 (see above). Use either a long signal cable (10m or more) or an optional wireless system (recommended). You can also use a pair of headphones (Roland RH-25, RH-50 or RH-200). In the case of the FR-7b, connecting headphones switches off the internal speakers. Note: The FR-7b/FR-5b’s OUTPUT sockets are also available if you connect the FR-7b/FR-5b to the FBC-7. Do not try to connect them to any of the FBC-7’s sockets, because that does not work. OUTPUT L/MONO (Treble) + R/MONO (Bass) INPUT L + R 15 FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Setting up | Switching the power on and off r Switching the power on and off The power-on procedure depends on whether you are using a battery or the FBC-7 Foot Pedal/DC Power/ Battery Charger Unit. Note: Only use the battery that either came with your FR-7b or that you purchased from your Roland dealer. Using other batteries can severely damage the FR-7b/FR-5b or FBC-7. Roland assumes no responsibility for damages caused by batteries that have not been explicitly approved. Such damages are not covered by Roland’s warranty regulations. If you are using a battery and no external amplification (FR-7b only) (1) Press the FR-7b’s [POWER] button (it lights) to switch it on. Note: You can also connect headphones. (2) Start playing (see “First steps” on page 18). (3) Press the [POWER] button again so that it goes dark when you are finished. If you are using a battery and an audio connection to an external device The FR-5b needs to be connected to an amplification system of some sort (unless you want to use headphones), while you also need the FBC-7. Note: You can also purchase a wireless transmitter from your Roland dealer and connect it to the OUTPUT sockets on the FR-7b/FR-5b. (1) Turn down the output volume of the receiving audio device. You can also simply switch it off. (2) Connect the FR-7b/FR-5b’s OUTPUT sockets to the external audio device using two 1/4” guitar cables. Note: You can also connect headphones to the PHONES socket, in which case you do not need to establish an audio connection. (3) Press the FR-7b/FR-5b’s [POWER] button (it lights) to switch it on. The icon informs you that the FR-7b/FR-5b runs on the battery (it also indicates the battery’s status). (4) Switch on the receiving audio device. (5) Start playing (s...