Before using this instrument, read the instructions below and the Owners Manual.
Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit.
Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!
This instrument, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the FR-7/FR-5 or FBC-7 and consult an audiologist.
Do not attempt to repair the FR-7/FR-5 or FBC-7 or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the Information page.
Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the FR-7/FR-5 or FBC-7.
Never use or store the FR-7/FR-5 or FBC-7 in places that are: Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are Humid; or are Exposed to rain; or are Dusty; or are Subject to high levels of vibration.
In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all rules essential for the safe operation of the FR-7/FR-5 or FBC-7.
Protect the FR-7/FR-5 and FBC-7 from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)
When not in use, do not place the FR-5 or FR-7 vertically due to instability. If placed in the vertical position on the floor/stage, ensure that it leans against a stable vertical surface e.g. a wall or a heavy musical instrument.
Immediately turn the power off, remove the power cord from the outlet and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the Information page when: The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or Objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled onto the FR-7/FR-5 or FBC-7; or The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

Note: The FR-7/FR-5 is automatically switched off after 10 minutes of inaction to save battery power. This can be changed, however (see p. 63).
J SORDINA switch This ON/OFF switch allows you to switch the simulation of the wooden resonance chamber on and off.
K DELAY knob The FR-7/FR-5 contains three digital effects that can be used simultaneously. This knob is used to set the level of the Delay (echo) effect (see p. 58). L CHORUS knob Use this knob to set the level of the Chorus effect (see p. 56). M REVERB knob Use this knob to set the level of the Reverb effect (see p. 55).

Bass control panel

O N Bass registers These switches allow you to select the desired bass mix. They include the following feet:

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P O ORCH BASS registers Press the last three (ORCH BASS) registers (viewed from the top) simultaneously to enter Orchestra Bass mode. Press the last three registers again simultaneously to return to normal bass mode. P FREE BASS registers Press the first three (FREE BASS) registers (viewed from the top) simultaneously to enter Free Bass mode. The FR-7/FR-5 provides several systems for this mode (see p. 62). Press the first three registers again simultaneously to return to normal bass mode.

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Press the last three registers (viewed from the top) simultaneously to switch the Orchestra Bass section on or off (see p. 27).

Display and master bar

Q Master bar In most cases, this bar (which you can press) recalls a Treble register you specify. In Dual, High or Low mode, however, it allows you to switch the Orchestra section on and off. R Display The display keeps you informed about the FR-7/FR-5s status. P
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Connection panel

S TO FBC-7 socket Use the supplied cable to connect this socket to the supplied FBC-7 power supply/footswitch unit/battery charger. This may be necessary in the following cases: To power the FR-7/FR-5 without using the supplied battery. In most instances, this may be unnecessary, because the supplied battery (FR-7) lasts up to 8 hours.
Note: See also Connecting the FBC-7 on p. 31 for details about maximizing the life span of the battery.
To be able to control certain functions by foot (see p. 31). To use the FR-7/FR-5 as a MIDI controller (only the FBC-7 has MIDI sockets). T OUTPUT L/MONO & R/MONO sockets These sockets can be connected to an amplifier, a mixing console or a wireless system. If you use both connectors, the FR-7/FR-5s output is stereo. If you only use one jack (connected to the L or R socket), the FR-7/FR-5s output is mono.

To a wall outlet

If you are using a battery and no external amplification (FR-7 only)
(1) Press the FR-7s [POWER] button (it lights) to switch it on.
The FBC-7 should only be connected to a power source of the type marked on the bottom of the unit. For details on the power consumption, please refer to page 81. Note: You can also connect headphones.
(2) Start playing (see First steps on page 17). (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-5 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-7/FR-5.
(3) Turn down the output volume of the receiving audio device. You can also simply switch it off. (4) Connect the FBC-7s OUTPUT sockets to the external audio device (amplifier, mixing console, etc.). Though you can also use the FR-7/FR-5s OUTPUT sockets, doing so is probably only a good idea if you are working with a wireless transmitter. Using the FBC-7s OUTPUT sockets indeed means that you only need one connection between the FR-7/FR-5 and the FBC-7. (5) Press the FBC-7s [POWERON] button to switch it on.
(1) Turn down the output volume of the receiving audio device. You can also simply switch it off. (2) Connect the FR-7/FR-5s 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.
The POWER ON indicator on the FBC-7s top panel lights red.
(3) Press the FR-7/FR-5s [POWER] button (it lights) to switch it on. The icon informs you that the FR-7/FR-5 runs on the battery (it also indicates the batterys status). (4) Switch on the receiving audio device. (5) Start playing (see First steps on page 17).
FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion Setting up | Listening to the demo songs
(6) Press the FR-7/FR-5s [POWER] button (it lights) to switch it on.
The icon in the display means that the FR-7/FR-5 is powered by the FBC-7. (7) Switch on the receiving audio device. (8) Start playing (see First steps on page 17). To switch off you system (9) Turn down the output volume of the receiving audio device or switch it off. (10) Press the FR-7/FR-5s [POWER] button again so that its indicator goes dark. (11) Switch off the FBC-7.
Listening to the demo songs
One of the most striking aspects of your V-Accordion may be that it can play all by itself! It contains indeed a series of demo songs that illustrate its wide variety of sounds and applications. Here is how to listen to the demo songs: (3) If necessary, use the SET [][] buttons to select (1) Switch on the FR-7/FR-5. another demo song. See Switching the power on and off on p. 15. The display now looks more or less as follows: (4) Use the [VOLUME] knob to change the volume if it is too loud or too soft.

Volume-related functions

The three remaining shortcuts allow you to quickly change the balance of various sonic aspects. IOrchestra Volume and Orc. Bass Volume These two parameters allow you to set the volume of the Treble and Bass Orchestra sections relative to the associated accordion part. See pages 26 and 27 for details. INoise Edit (Valve & Button) Here are two more virtual parameters. You will probably agree that electronic sounds must not only reproduce the basic timbre of an existing sound, but also the original instruments behavior and typical noises in order to be perceived as authentic. In the case of a guitar that would be the sliding noise of the fingers. An accordion, on the other hand, produces mechanical valve and button noises (clicks) that cannot be suppressed on an acoustic instrument. On the FR-7/FR-5, the volume of those noises can be changed if you think they are too prominent or too soft. Note that the parameters on this Jump page belong to two different MENU sections and are to be found on separate pages: Valve Level is a Treble parameter, Button Level is a Bass/Free Bass parameter. (1) Press the [DOWN] button three times.
(2) Press the [DATAENTER] knob to select either Valve Level or Button Level, depending on which parameter you want to set. (3) Turn the [DATAENTER] knob (or use the [UP]/ [DOWN] buttons) to select the desired noise level (Off, 30~Std~+30). A negative () value decreases the level of the selected noise parameter, a positive (+) value increases it. Select Std to return to the factory value and Off if you do not need the noise in question. (4) Press [EXITJUMP] to return to the Main page.
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5. About the FBC-7

Your FR-7/FR-5 comes with an FBC-7 footswitch unit that doubles as power supply for your V-Accordion and also allows you to recharge a battery. If you purchased an FR-5, you must connect it to the FBC-7 (or purchase an optional battery). FR-7 users, on the other hand, can also play their instrument without connecting it to the FBC-7.

Using the FBC-7

When do you need the FBC-7? If you own an FR-5 and did not purchase an optional battery, you always need the FBC-7. If you want to select registers and Sets using the SET and REGISTER footswitches. If you want to use the SUSTAIN footswitch and possibly also an optional expression pedal. If you want to take advantage of the FR-7/FR-5s MIDI functionality. This may include starting and stopping an external arranger module, selecting others Style divisions, etc. If you do not use an optional wireless system and do not want to use excessively long audio cables that run from the FR-7/FR-5 to your amplifier or mixing console. If you need to recharge the (optional) battery.

2.14 Treble MIDI TX

This page contains a series of MIDI parameters for the selected register you need to set one by one. See page 72 for details about the MIDI parameters. These parameters are saved along with all other Set parameters, which allows you to use different MIDI settings for each Set and even each register within a Set.
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BASS EDIT parameters

The parameters of the BASS EDIT group apply to the Bass section (bass and chord notes) and are saved to the selected Set. They allow you to build your own (virtual) accordion. After setting these parameters, you probably also need to adjust the TREBLE EDIT or FREE BS EDIT parameters (which are also saved to the Set). See pages 35 and 37 for how to select and adjust the parameters. Press [UP] and [DOWN] simultaneously to select the value that is indicated as Default setting. See also Introduction on p. 40 for some general hints. Important note All changes you make here apply to the last Bass register you selected. So be sure to press the register whose settings you wish to change before selecting and editing any of the BASS EDIT parameters. You can, however, decide to save your settings to a different register (see below) if you realize that youve been editing the wrong one. Saving your changes Any changes you make can be saved even without using the WRITE function (see p. 78). To avoid losing your changes, it would be a good idea to take advantage of the following automatic routine. Whenever you press [EXITJUMP] after editing a Menu parameter, the FR-7/FR-5 asks you whether you want to save your changes: (4) If necessary, select another Set and another register than the ones you are currently using. Press the [DATAENTER] knob to select SET or REGISTER, then turn it to select the number (1~40 for SET, 1~7 for REGISTER). (5) Press the [MENUWRITE] button to save your changes. The display now briefly confirms that your settings have been stored:
Note: You can only edit one Bass register at a time. If you select another register before saving the changes for the previously selected register (by selecting NO), those changes are erased. Do not switch to Free Bass or Orchestra Bass mode before deciding whether or not you want to save your changes. Similarly, do not switch off the FR-7/FR-5 or select another Set before saving settings you want to keep: save them first.

FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion Editing sounds | SYSTEM parameters

8.1 LCD Contrast

(1~7, Default setting: 4) The information in the LCD display may be difficult to view after turning on your FR-7/FR-5 or after extended use. Your viewing angle and the current lighting conditions can also affect the appearance of the display. In such cases, use this parameter to adjust the contrast. The smaller the value, the darker the background becomes.

8.4 Pedal Controller

This page allows you to assign functions to the FBC-7s footswitches. As you will notice below, there are also functions for remotely controlling external instruments, like a DisCover 5M, an arranger module or any other sequencer that understands the messages transmitted by the FBC-7.
Note: The assignments you program here are only meaningful if you connect the FR-7/FR-5 to the supplied FBC-7.

8.2 Parameter Access

This function was already discussed on page 18: it allows you to specify how many MENU parameters should be accessible. Full mode is ideal for in-depth programming of your FR-7/FR-5. Easy mode appears a sensible choice for quick adjustments during a concert, performance, etc. Note that the FR-7/FR-5 also provides functions you can set without even entering its MENU structure (see p. 28). They have the advantage that you do not need to specify whether or not to save them (so that you wont have to keep your audience waiting). If you do want to save those settings, press the [WRITE] button.
(1) If necessary, press the [DATAENTER] knob to select the SWITCH parameter, then rotate the [DATAENTER] knob to select the footswitch on the FBC-7 whose function you wish you define.
(2) Press the [DATAENTER] knob to select the ASSIGN parameter, then rotate the [DATAENTER] knob to select one of the following functions:
I Set Up/Set DownThe footswitch allows you to select the next (Down) or previous (Up) Set memory. After selecting Set 01 (or 40), pressing the footswitch again takes you to Set 40 (or 01). These are the default functions of footswitches [1] and [2].
Note: There is also a function that allows you to assign a specific Set number to a footswitch (see Set 1~40 below).

8.3 Bellows Curve

(Fixed Low, Fixed Med, Fixed High, X-Light, Light, Standard, Heavy, X-Heavy) This parameter allows you to specify how the FR-7/FR-5 should react to the bellows movements. You may remember that there are several functions that can be controlled via the strength/speed with which you push or pull the bellows (2.7 Bellows Detune, 3.6 Bellows Detune, 3.5 Reed Growl, 4.6 Bellows Detune, 6.3 Bellows Detune). If you think those parameters do not respond the way you would like them to, try another curve that better translates your movements. There are three Fixed curves that always use the same value, no matter how hard or lightly you push/pull the bellows (no dynamic control). Low means that a low value is used, Med represents a medium value and High a high value. The remaining settings do depend on the strength with which you push/pull the bellows, but in different ways: Light means that you do not need to push/pull hard to achieve a meaningful effect. X-Light requires even less strength (the X stands for extra). Standard refers to a normal response (or so we believe). Heavy provides a greater variety of nuances and X-Heavy is even more detailed. It would be a good idea to select each curve without the Fixed addition, play a few notes, select the next curve, etc. until you find the response that feels just right.

(2) Use the [DATAENTER] knob to select the Set whose effects settings you wish to copy to the current Set. You can also select another memory for TO if you want to copy the settings to another Set than the one that is currently selected. (3) Press [MENUWRITE] to copy the settings. The display confirms this operation:

9.6 Copy SET

This parameter allows you to copy the settings of one Set to another Set memory. It copies everything related to a Set: the Common parameters (including the effects) as well as the parameters of the various sections (Treble, Orchestra, Bass, etc.). Warning: All settings of the target memory are overwritten. It might be a good idea to archive the target Set using 9.8 Bulk Dump SET before proceeding. (1) On the page shown above, press the [DATAENTER] button. The display now changes to:
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(2) Press the [DATAENTER] knob to select the FROM parameter, then turn it to select the Set whose settings you wish to copy. By default, the FR-7/FR-5 selects the number of the Set you are currently using. (3) Press the [DATAENTER] knob to select the TO parameter, then turn it to select the Set memory to which the settings should be copied. Carefully check whether you have selected the correct Set memories, then (4) Press [MENUWRITE] to copy the settings. The display confirms this operation:

9.9 Restore SET

This function allows you to load the settings of one of the preprogrammed Sets into the currently selected Set memory. Warning: This command overwrites all settings of the current Set, i.e. the parameters of the following sections: 2. Treble Edit, 3. Bass Edit, 4. Free Bass Edit, 5. ORC Bass Edit, 6. Orchestra Edit and 7. Set Common. It can come in handy, though, if you want to return to one of the factory Sets and use it as is or as a starting point for new edits. (1) On the page shown above, press the [DATAENTER] button. The display now changes to:
9.7 Bulk Dump ALL, 9.8 Bulk Dump SET
These two functions allows you to transmit all of the FR-7/FR-5s settings or just the settings of the currently selected Set to an external MIDI device (which could be a second FR-7/FR-5). See page 75 for details.
(2) Rotate the [DATAENTER] knob to select the factory Set you want to load. (3) Press [MENUWRITE] to load the settings. The display confirms this operation:
FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion MIDI functions | About MIDI

7. MIDI functions

Your FR-7/FR-5 also transmits and receives MIDI data. In this chapter well look at what MIDI is and does and which MIDI functions are available on the FR-7/FR-5. IMPORTANT REMARK: To take advantage of the FR-7/FR-5s MIDI functions, you must connect it to the supplied FBC-7, because the FR-7/FR-5 itself has no MIDI sockets.

(6) Press the [DATAENTER] knob. The display now responds with:
(7) Press the [WRITE] button to save your changes. The display briefly shows a confirmation:
(2) Press register [10] to specify the function group. The Ext. Seq. Playback parameters can be set via a parameter of the 10. MIDI group, which is why you need to select that group.
FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion MIDI functions | MIDI parameters for the various sections/parts
MIDI parameters for the various sections/parts
The MIDI parameters discussed below belong to separate groups and are saved for the corresponding sections. This means that each Set can use different MIDI settings and thus control external MIDI devices in various ways. If you are serious about using the FR-7/FR-5s MIDI potential, carefully read the following before editing the available parameters.

Important remarks

The parameters discussed below apply to the transmission of MIDI data (TX) and therefore only to MIDI messages that are generated when you yourself play on the FR-7/FR-5. Furthermore, these messages are only transmitted by sections whose 10.2 Ext. Seq. Playback parameter is set to Off (see above). Bear in mind that the MIDI messages discussed below are only executed by an external tone generator if its MIDI receive (RX) channel is set to the number you assigned to the section in question (page 69).
(3) Press the [DATAENTER] knob to select MESSAGE (left entry), then turn it to select the parameter you want to set. The parameters are explained below. (4) Press the [DATAENTER] knob to select VALUE (right entry), then turn it to set the desired value. (Press [DATAENTER] again, select another parameter and edit its value.) (5) Press [EXITJUMP] to return to the Main page. The FR-7/FR-5 now asks you whether you want to save your changes:

Sections

The parameters discussed here are available in the following sections: Treble, Bass (and Chord, which is considered a separate section on the MIDI level), Free Bass, Orchestra and Orchestra Bass. The reason why they are included in the section parameters rather than the MIDI group is that the MIDI group applies to the entire FR-7/FR-5 (all sections, all Sets), while the parameters below can vary from Set to Set. If you combine this functionality with the 9.6 Copy SET function (page 64), you can change the way external MIDI devices are controlled simply by selecting another Set and still use exactly the same internal sounds: after setting the various section parameters (and saving them), copy the Set to a different memory and only change the MIDI parameters.

YES is selected by default. If you want to save your changes, proceed as described below. (If you dont, turn the [DATAENTER] knob to select NO, then press the [DATAENTER] knob.) (6) Press the [DATAENTER] knob. (7) Press the [WRITE] button to save your changes. The display briefly shows a confirmation:
Procedure for setting these parameters
To access the parameters discussed below, proceed as follows: (1) Select the parameter group of the section you wish to edit. Either press the [MENUWRITE] button and select the parameter group with the [DATAENTER] knob or use the JUMP TO function (press and hold the [EXITJUMP] button, then enter the parameter address using the Treble registers, see p. 35). (2) Select the parameter. (If you used the JUMP TO function above, the parameter is already selected.) Press the [MENUWRITE] button and select the parameter with the [DATAENTER] knob. The following are MIDI functions: 2.14 Treble MIDI TX 3.10 Bass MIDI TX 3.11 Chord MIDI TX 4.10 Free Bass MIDI TX 5.7 Orc Bass MIDI TX 6.8 Orchestra MIDI TX
Note: If you selected NO, your changes will be used until you switch off the FR-7/FR-5, select another Register or change them again.

Parameters

Here are the MIDI parameters that can be set for each register of a section separately. Remember that they only apply to MIDI messages the FR-7/FR-5 sends to external devices. Do not forget to select the register whose MIDI parameters you wish to edit before actually changing them. INote (On, Off, Default setting: On) The MIDI standard translates almost all actions performed on a musical instrument into commands that can be sent to another instrument. The result of such a transmission is that your actions are either recorded by a sequencer or faithfully replicated by the receiving instrument. The most fundamental information that travels across a MIDI cable is related to the notes you are playing. That information is conveyed using so-called Note-on messages. (Each note has a unique MIDI number.)
Set this parameter to Off if the external instrument should not double the notes you are playing on the Treble or Bass keyboard. IOctave (3~0~3) Here is a parameter that allows you to transpose the Note-on messages transmitted by the section in question (if Note is set to On) up to three octaves up or down. This can be used for songs where an accordion register of the Treble section (for example) should be doubled by a piccolo flute played by an external module whose notes would be far too low if they were used as is. As stated above, each MIDI note has a unique number. This parameter allows you to add (or subtract) 12 (1 octave), 24 (2 octaves) or 36 (3 octaves) to (from) the note numbers generated by your playing. Another application for this parameter could be to use the bass notes you play on the FR-7/FR-5 both as (accordion) bass and counter-melody played by a digital piano, for example. In this case, you probably need to transpose the Bass register 3 octaves up. ICC00, CC32, PC (Off, 0~127 for CC00 & CC32; Off, 1~128 for PC) Here are three messages that belong together. The oldest message is called program change or PC for short. It has been around since the inception of the MIDI standard. It is used to select sounds or memories on the receiving instrument simply by recalling another sound (or memory) on the transmitting instrument. What you set here is transmitted to the FBC-7s MIDI OUT port whenever you select the register you are currently editing. (You can set separate addresses for each register.) This allows you to cause an external module to select the sounds that match the accordion, etc., sounds you defined. Select Off if a register should not send CC00, CC32 and/or PC messages. Why are there three messages? When the MIDI standard was developed, some 20 years ago, 128 memories seemed a lot, which is why it was decided to use a dedicated message type (program change) for selecting memories on an external device. The entire MIDI standard evolves around the magic number 128. Given that there is no way of expanding that number, so-called Bank Select messages were later added to accommodate the growing number of memories (modules with more than 2,000 sounds are quite common these days). At the time, neither CC00, nor CC32 had dedicated functions and so these two control change messages were picked for bank selection. Two bank addresses (MSB and LSB) with 128 possibilities each, plus 128 Program Change numbers provide 128 x 128 x 128 values= 2,097,152 possible memories.

to dry (no Reverb), while 127 represents the maximum Reverb Send level. Select Off if the register should not transmit this message.
Note: If there is no audible change, you may have to check the Reverb effect settings on the receiving MIDI instrument. Note: Not all MIDI instruments have a reverb effect and even if they do, they may not support this control change number (this is especially true of older instruments).
IChorus (Off, 0~127, Default: 0) This parameter allows you to specify the Chorus Send Level value (CC93) to be transmitted by the register whenever you select it. 0 will set the receiving MIDI instrument to dry (no Chorus), while 127 represents the maximum Chorus Send level. Select Off if the register should not transmit this message.
Note: If there is no audible change, you may have to check the Chorus effect settings on the receiving MIDI instrument. Note: Not all MIDI instruments have a chorus effect and even if they do, they may not support this control change number (this is especially true of older instruments).
This effect can be translated into a MIDI message most external instruments understand. The MIDI standard provides a message (control change) for remotely controlling the volume of an external instrument: CC11. It is chiefly used for expression purposes (similar to the way in which a guitarist or organ player uses a volume pedal). If you want to use the bellows for expressive purposes, set this parameter to Bellows. If you dont (because the external instrument is too sensitive and therefore changes its volume too often), select Off. If you purchased an optional EV-5 expression pedal, which you connected to the FBC-7s EXPRESSION PEDAL socket, you can also control the relative volume by foot. In that case, set this parameter to Pedal. IAfterT (only for the Treble and Orchestra sections) The Treble keyboard also generates aftertouch messages. Aftertouch is usually used for temporary changes to a sounds volume, timbre or pitch (this needs to be set on the receiving instrument). Used right, it can be a very powerful expressive tool. The downside is, however, that aftertouch messages usually represent a massive amount of data, which makes it a lot harder to find the MIDI messages you want to edit on an external sequencer, not to mention the fact that your song files become a lot heavier than they need to be. Besides, many sounds/parts on external MIDI instruments are set to ignore these messages by default, so that you would end up sending a lot of information for nothing. That is why we recommend setting this parameter to Off and only select On if you really mean to take advantage of the Treble keyboards aftertouch capability.

Message & value Note [On,Off], Octave [-3~0~3], CC 00 [Off, 0~127], CC 32 [Off, 0~127], PC [Off, 1~128], Volume [Off, 0~127], Panpot [Off, 0~127], Reverb [Off, 0~127], Chorus [Off, 0~127], Velocity [On, 1~127], Express [Off, Bellows, Pedal]
5. ORC BASS EDIT 5.1 Lowest Note 5.2 Orc Bass Release Time 5.3 Orc Bass Volume 5.4 Reverb Send 5.5 Chorus Send 5.6 Delay Send 5.7 Orc Bass MIDI TX Lowest Note Release Time Level Level Level Level E=28, F=29, F#=30, G=31, Ab=32, A=33, Bb=34, B=35, C=36 0~63 Off, 30~Std~30 0~127 0~127 0~127
Message & value Note [On,Off], Octave [-3~0~3], CC 00 [Off, 0~127],CC 32 [Off, 0~127], PC [Off, 1~128], Volume [Off, 0~127], Panpot [Off, 0~127], Reverb [Off, 0~127], Chorus [Off, 0~127], Velocity [On, 1~127], Express [Off, Bellows, Pedal]
6. ORCHESTRA EDIT 6.1 Orchestra Octave 6.2 Orchestra Volume Value Level 1~0~1 Off, 30~Std~30
6.3 Bellows Detune 6.4 Reverb Send 6.5 Chorus Send 6.6 Delay Send 6.7 Aftertouch Pitch 6.8 Orchestra MIDI TX Type Level Level Level Mode Off, Low, Standard, High 0~127 0~127 0~127 Off, 1/4 Down, 1/2 Down, 1/4 Up, 1/2 Up
7. SET COMMON 7.1 Reverb Macro Type Type Level 7.2 Reverb Parameters 7.3 Chorus Macro Type 7.4 Chorus Parameters 7.5 Delay Macro Type 7.6 Delay Parameters 7.7 Name 7.8 Master Bar Recall 7.9 Icon 8. SYSTEM 8.1 LCD Contrast* 8.2 Parameter Access 8.3 Bellows Curve* 8.4 Pedal Controller* Value Mode Type Switch Assign 1~7 (Default setting: 5) Easy, Full Fixed Low, Fixed Med, Fixed High, X-Light, Light, Standard, Heavy, X-Heavy 1~5 Set Up, Set Down, Regist Up, Regist Dwn, Treble Sust, Bass Sust, Chord Sust, Orch.Sust, OrchBs Sust, Orch.On/Off, Start/Stop, Intro, Fill Up, Fill Down, Ending, Set 1~40, Register 1~14 independent for each switch 2 Bass Rows, 3 Bass Rows minor 3rd, Bajan, Fifth, N.Europe -1~-63, Full Disabled, 10 min., 15 min., 20 min. Set [1~40], Bass Link [On/Off], Orch Link [On/Off], 1~40 only for Set type, On/Off 8 characters [________ default] Off, Low, Medium, High, Bellows Parameters Macro Type Parameters Type Parameters Characters Register Bitmap Room1, Room2, Room3, Hall1, Hall2, Plate, Delay, Panning Dly 0~127 Character [0~7], Pre-LPF [0~7], Time [0~127], Level [0~127], DlyFback [0~127], Pre-DlyT. [0~127] Chorus1, Chorus2, Chorus3, Chorus4, FBackChr, Flanger, ShortDelay, ShortDlyFB Pre-LPF [0~7], Level [0~127], Feedback [0~127], Delay [0~127], Rate [0~127], Depth [0~127], Chr>Rev [0~127], Chr>Dly [0~127] Delay1, Delay2, Delay3, Delay4, PanDelay1, PanDelay2, PanDelay3, PanDelay4, Delay>Rev, PanRepeat Pre-LPF [0~7], Level [0~127], Time L(%) [4%~500%], Time C(ms/s) [0.1~1000], Time R(%) [4%~ 500%], Level L [0~127], Level C [0~127], Level R [0~127], Feedback [-64~0~63], Dly>Rev [0~127] See the character table below. 1~14 1~40 Preset
8.5 Bass & Chord Mode* 8.6 Free Bass Mode* 8.7 Stereo Width* 8.8 Auto Power OFF* 8.9 Startup*
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QUICK START

FR-7/5 - FR-7b/5b
STRUCTURE OF THE V-ACCORDION
Before we show you how to operate the FR- 7/5 or FR-7b/5b, we briefly wish to explain the configuration of the V-Accordion. The FR-7/5 or FR-7b/5b is a Virtual accordion, which reproduces the sounds of various accordions. Therefore the FR-7/5 or FR-7b/5b has no real reeds but virtual reeds. Moreover, the FR-7/5 or FR-7b/5b has additional orchestral sounds, which you can play individually or in combination with the accordion sounds. Register: here you select the treble and bass section of the individual sounds (accordion & orchestra) that you would like to play with. When you go into the edit menu, you will construct your own virtual accordion (reed type, foot-switch, musette tuning, cassotto on/out etc.) per each register. All register settings must be saved, if you want to keep them. Otherwise they will get lost when selecting another SET or switch off the V-Accordion. Treble and bass registers can be linked with one another (Link). Set: the individual sections (treble, bass etc.) are put together in one set so that you will immediately have all your settings at hand. The communal SET COMMON is for all sections of a set. The FR- 7/5 or FR-7b/5b offers 40 nominated set savings, for which you can basically construct a virtual accordion per set, or save all different accordions in one set, that you may need for a certain piece. System: the system parameters incorporate all sets and sections of the FR- 7/5 or FR-7b/5b (e.g. LCD-contrast, bellows sensitivity, bass modes). This also counts for the parameters comprised under TUNING (e.g. complete tuning, scaling). Utility: this group contains the informative parameters (e.g. battery status), copy parameters function and parameters for archiving your settings via MIDI. MIDI: the MIDI menu comprises the global parameters. The MIDI parameters of the individual sections can be found in the respective edit menus. The MIDI application for FR- 7/5 or FR-7b/5b can only be done with the FBC-7 foot switch.
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Quick Start FR-7/5_FR-7b/5b
QUICK START CONNECTING THE FBC-7 FOOT PEDAL
In case the FR- 7/5 or FR-7b/5b is switched on, please shut it down. Connect the FR- 7/5 or FR-7b/5b to the FBC-7 using the 19-pin cable. Connect the AC INLET socket of the FBC-7 with the proper jack.
Connect the OUTPUT socket of the FBC-7 with the external audio equipment. Before that reduce the volume to a minimum or switch it off. Switch [POWER ON] on the FBC-7. Switch on the FR- 7/5 or FR-7b/5b and then the external audio equipment and increase the volume.
CHARGING THE BATTERY (without removing it from the instrument)
Connect and switch on the FBC-7 as described above. Press [BATTERY CHARGER] on the FBC-7. (The FR- 7/5 or FR-7b/5b can also be used during battery charging as long as remains connected to the FBC-7.) Wait until the [BATTERY CHARGER] button lights green (battery charging has finished). Switch off the FBC-7 and remove the 19-pin connector to the FR- 7/5 or FR-7b/5b if you do not need the foot pedal for playing.
Remarks for BATTERY CHARGER diodes (for problem solving when loading check the manual, page 34 for FR-7/5 or page 35 for FR-7b/5b): Lights red: Battery is charging Lights green: Battery is fully charged Flashes yellow right away: The battery charging cannot start (temperature is below or above 0-40 degrees celsius.) Flashes yellow after a while: Battery is overheated Flashes red: Battery cannot be fully recharged.
LISTENING TO THE DEMO SONGS
Switch on the FR- 7/5 or FR-7b/5b with the [POWER] button. Press and hold the SET [] and [] buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds and the song playback will begin. With the SET [] or [] buttons select another demo song (the song name will be indicated in the display).
Adjust the volume with the [VOLUME] knob. Leave the demo mode with [EXIT/JUMP].
SELECTING THE FULL OR EASY MODE
EASY mode only shows the most important editing parameters. In FULL mode you have access to all parameters. Factory-made the EASY mode is preset. Note: To use the full potential of your FR- 7/5 or FR-7b/5b, you need to select Full mode. Press and hold [EXIT/JUMP] until the display indicates JUMP TO?. Press the [10] and [2] register, to select the Parameter Access page in the SYSTEM menu.
Press the [DATA/ENTER] control and turn it until it indicates FULL or EASY. Without saving: press and hold [EXIT/JUMP] to go to the main page. Saving: press and hold [MENU/WRITE] and then [DATA/ENTER] and confirm With [MENU/WRITE].

CHANGING THE TREBLE MODE (ONLY FR-7b/FR-5b)
Press and hold [EXIT/JUMP] until the display shows JUMP TO?.. Press the [10] and [ORCHESTRA (15)] register to select the Treble Mode page in the SYSTEM menu.
Press the [DATA/ENTER] controller and turn the knob until you have fixed the desired Treble Mode (C-Griff Europe, C-Griff 2, B-Griff Bajan, B-Griff Fin, D-Griff 1, D-Griff 2 ). More information about the individual modes can be found in the manual on pages 74/75/76.
You can, however, unscrew the buttons and install they in the right places so as to make the white and black buttons correspond to the notes being played.
Without saving: press and hold [EXIT/JUMP] to go to the main page. Saving: press and hold [MENU/WRITE] and then [DATA/ENTER] and confirm with [MENU/WRITE].
QUICK START SETTING THE BELLOWS SENSITIVITY
Press and hold [EXIT/JUMP] until the display shows JUMP TO?.. Press the [10] and [3] register to select the Bellows Curve page in the SYSTEM menu.
Press the [DATA/ENTER] controller and turn the knob until you have fixed the desired bellows sensitivity (Fixed-Low, Fixed-Med, Fixed High, X-Light, Light, Standard, Heavy, X-Heavy). Without saving: press and hold [EXIT/JUMP] to go to the main page. Saving: press and hold [MENU/WRITE] and then [DATA/ENTER] and confirm with [MENU/WRITE].
PLAYING THE ACCORDION / SELECTING THE ACCORDION SETS
Place the FR- 7/5 or FR-7b/5b, press a treble register above the piano/button keyboard and select one (or more) bass registers above the bass buttons. Play on both keyboards and move the bellows as with an acoustic accordion. Select a different register to change the timbre. Adjust the total volume with the [VOLUME] knob, and with the [BALANCE] knob adjust the volume between treble and bass. With the SET [] [] buttons select a different accordion type (Concerto, Classic, Jazz, etc.) and play a few notes again. Use the [SORDINA] switch to simulate the wooden resonance chamber (On/Off). The sound will be attenuated
PLAYING WITH ORCHESTRA SOUNDS IN TREBLE
Press the [ORCHESTRA] register and then the register with the desired orchestra sound. Press a different register to select a sound (with the first 9 treble registers you can obtain a second sound by pressing the same register again). Press and hold the [ORCHESTRA] register, while you select the desired Orchestra Mode with [11], [12], [13] or [14]

SOLO [14]: DUAL [13]: HIGH [12]: LOW [11]: only orchestra sound; orchestra & accordion sound; higher notes with orchestra sound, deeper notes with accordion sound; higher notes with accordion sound, deeper notes with accordion sound.
Press the Masterbar below the treble keyboard to alternately switch the orchestra part on and off. To change the Volume of the treble orchestra sound, press [DOWN] and with the [DATA/ENTER ] control select the desired value (standard, lower or higher). Leave the menu with [EXIT/JUMP]. To switch off the orchestra part, press the [CANCEL] register 14.
QUICK START PLAYING WITH ORCHESTRA BASS SOUNDS
Press the three [ORCH BASS] registers simultaneously and with the bass register select the desired sound.
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Press a different register to change the sound. To change the volume of the bass orchestra sounds, press [DOWN] twice, and with the [DATA/ENTER] control, set the desired value. Leave the menu with [EXIT/JUMP]. Press the three [ORCH BASS] registers simultaneously to change in normal bass mode.
PLAYING WITH ORCHESTRA CHORD SOUNDS
Simultaneously press the three [ORCH CHORD] registers in the middle and with the bass register select the desired sound. Press a different register to change the sound.
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To change the volume of the chord orchestra sounds, press [DOWN] three times, and with the [DATA/ENTER] control, set the desired value. Leave the menu with [EXIT/JUMP]. Press the three [ORCH CHORD] registers simultaneously to change in normal chord mode.

USING FREE BASS MODE

Press the three [FREE BASS] registers simultaneously and with a bass register select the desired sound. If needed, select a different bass registration.
Press the three [FREE BASS] registers simultaneously to change in normal bass mode.
PLAYING WITH ORCHESTRA FREE BASS SOUNDS
Press the three [FREE BASS] registers simultaneously.
Simultaneously press the three [ORCH FREE BASS] registers in the middle and with the bass register select the desired sound.
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Press a different register to change the sound. To change the volume of the Free Bass orchestra sounds, press [DOWN] four times, and with the [DATA/ENTER] control, set the desired value. Leave the menu with [EXIT/JUMP]. Press the three [ORCH FREE BASS] registers simultaneously to change in normal Free Bass mode.
CHANGING THE BASS & CHORD MODE AND THE FREE BASS MODE
Press and hold [EXIT/JUMP] until the display indicates JUMP TO?. Press the [10] and [5] register (Bass & Chord Mode), and the [10] and [6] register (Free Bass Mode).
Press the [DATA/ENTER] control and turn it until you have fixed the desired mode (more information about the individual modes can be found in the manual on pages 70/71). Without saving: press and hold [EXIT/JUMP] to go to the main page. Saving: press and hold [MENU/WRITE] and then [DATA/ENTER] and confirm with [MENU/WRITE].

Remark: The FR- 7/5 or FR-7b/5b is supplied with several reference caps (concave and with lines) designed to help you locate the bass and chord buttons without looking at them. (more information about the reference caps can be found in the manual on page 23)

Slide up to remove

Reference cap

Slide over button

QUICK START EDITING A TREBLE REGISTER Select a SET and then the to be adapted treble register. Press [MENU/WRITE] and turn the [DATA/ENTER] controller until you find the function group TREBLE EDIT [2].
Press the [DATA/ENTER] controller to select Reed Type [2.1] parameter.

Selecting a reed type:

Press the [DATA/ENTER] so that the parameter FOOT is activated (inverted illustration).
Turn the [DATA/ENTER] controller to select if the reed type selection is for all reed footages (ALL) or for certain reed footage and confirm the selection by pressing the [DATA/ENTER] controller (the inverted illustration changes to TYPE). Turn the [DATA/ENTER] controller to select a reed type and press [EXIT/JUMP]
Selecting a reed footage switch:
Turn the [DATA/ENTER] controller until the display shows Register [2.2] and press [DATA/ENTER] so that the parameter FOOT is activated (inverted illustration).
Turn the [DATA/ENTER] controller to select a reed footage switch and confirm the choice by pressing the [DATA/ENTER] controller (the inverted illustration changes to STATUS). Turn the [DATA/ENTER] controller to switch the reed footage switch on/off or to use it with Cassotto(the selected choice will be indicated in the display within the circle with black/ON, hollow/ON-CASSOTTO, no/OFF. Press [EXIT/JUMP].
Selecting a Musette detune:
Turn the [DATA/ENTER] knob until the display shows Musette Detune [2.6]and press [DATA/ENTER] so that the parameter TYPE is activated (inverted illustration).
Turn the [DATA/ENTER] controller to select the system used for detuning the 8 reeds. Press [EXIT/JUMP]
Saving and denominating: 1) 2) Without saving, press and hold [EXIT/JUMP] to return to the main page. To save press and hold [MENU/WRITE] button until the following page appears:
Press the [DATA/ENTER] knob to confirm your selection.
Use the [DATA/ENTER] knob to specify what you want to save:
Current: the register you are currently editing Currnt+SCom: well as the Set Common settings ALL: All registers. This is probably the safest bet because it ensures that no Treble Register will be forgotten.
Press [MENU/WRITE] to confirm your selection. Depending on what you chose in the previous step above, the display now looks as follows:

If you selected Current or Currnt+SCom If you selected ALL

Skip to step 8)

Enter a name for the register you are about to save. This is only necessary if you dont agree with the name that appears in the display. Select the character position (indicated by a dark square) by pressing [UP] (next character), [DOWN] (previous character) or the [DATA/ENTER] knob (next character) Turn the [DATA/ENTER] knob to select the desired character Press [UP] and [DOWN] simultaneously to erase the currently selected character (it will become a space). To insert a space before the currently selected character and push all subsequent character one position to the right, select the character that should follow the space, than press and hold [UP] To delete the character indicated by the cursor and move subsequent characters one position to the left select it and press and hold [DOWN].
7) Press the [MENU/WRITE] button to jump to the following page:
Turn the [DATA/ENTER] knob to select the SET that should contain your changed version(s). Change this setting only if you do not want to save your settings to the current SET. 9) (only for Current:) Press the [DATA/ENTER] knob to select REGISTER, then turn it to select the number of the register where you want to save your edited version (1~14). 10) Press the [MENU/WRITE] button to save your changes. The display briefly shows a confirmation:

ACTIVATING FACTORY RESET

Press and hold [MENU/WRITE] while you switch on the FR- 7/5 or FR-7b/5b.
Press [DATA/ENTER] to initialize the FR- 7/5 or FR-7b/5b (YES has already been selected).
Remark: You can reset the FR- 7/5 or FR-7b/5b to its factory settings, which means that your own Sets and Global settings are replaced by the settings the FR- 7/5 or FR-7b/5b contained when you first go it. You may wish to archive your settings before initializing the FR- 7/5 or FR-7b/5b.