Roland FR-8X User Manual

Menu Options
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to connect, and push the [DATA/ENTER] knob.
• You will be connected to the selected wireless LAN access point.
• If you’re using this wireless LAN access point for the rst time,
you’ll proceed to the authorization (AUTHORIZATION) screen.
• If this is a wireless LAN access point to which you have connected
in the past, just press the [DATA/ENTER] knob and you’ll be
connected. Once successfully connected, you’ll be returned to the
status (WIRELESS) screen.
Authorization screen (Enter Passphrase)
1. Use the [DATA/ENTER] knob to enter the security code
(passphrase) of your wireless LAN access point. See “How
to type a name in FR-8x” (p. 31).
2. Press the [WRITE] button.
* You cannot enter a space at the end of the passphrase.
Once successfully connected, you’ll be returned to the status
“Wireless” screen.
Other Settings (Wireless Option)
1.
Select the [MENU] button g “17 Wireless” g“17.1 Wireless
Option”.
The Wireless Option screen will appear.
Parameter Explanation
Wireless ID
Species the nal digits of the FR-8x’s device name and
Ad-Hoc SSID (FR-8x) that will be shown as the instrument
in the wirelessly connected app.
Normally, you should specify “0,” but if you have more
than one of the same instrument, you can set the Wireless
ID in the range of 1–99 to change the device name and
Ad-Hoc SSID for each instrument, as follows.
If Wireless ID=0 “FR-8x” (default value)
If Wireless ID=1, “FR-8x_1”
:
If Wireless ID=99, “FR-8x_99”
Ad-Hoc
Mode
Turns Ad-Hoc mode on/o (default = “O”).
The Ad-Hoc Mode ON g OFF setting will take eect after
you’ve turned the unit o, then back on again.
Ad-Hoc
Channel
Species the channel (1–11) for Ad-Hoc mode (default
= 1).
NOTE
* The Wireless Options settings are conrmed and saved when
exiting from the Wireless Options screen.
* The Ad-Hoc Mode ON g OFF setting will take eect after you’ve
turned the unit o, then back on again.
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 FR-8x directly to an iPhone
or other wireless device without using a wireless LAN access
point. This is a convenient way to use the FR-8x 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.
Wireless USB Adapter (sold
separately: WNA1100-RL)
FR-8x
iPad etc.
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. Select the [MENU] button g “17 Wireless” g“17.1 Wireless
Option”.
The Wireless Options screen will appear.
2. Turn the Ad-Hoc Mode “On”.
You can use Channel to specify a channel (1–11) for Ad-Hoc mode.
Normally, you won’t need to change the channel. Try changing the
channel only if you have problems connecting.
3. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Wireless screen.
The Ad-Hoc SSID (FR-8x) and the Ad-Hoc Key (a ve-character text
string) will be displayed in the Wireless screen.
4. On the iPhone or other wireless device that you want to
connect, select the Ad-Hoc SSID to make the connection.
(For example, on an iPhone, choose [Settings] g [Wi-Fi]
g [Choose a Network] to select the above Ad-Hoc SSID.
A password entry screen will appear; enter the above Ad-
Hoc key.)
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.

Roland FR-8X Specifications

General

Manual	Yes
Operating time	8 h
Battery voltage	24 V
Battery capacity	4500 mAh
Power source type	Battery
Display type	LCD
Display diagonal	2.4 \
Display resolution	320 x 240 pixels
Headphone outputs	1
USB connector type	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
USB ports quantity	2
Type	Piano accordion
Keys quantity	41 keys
Tones quantity	16
Tuning presets	Alpine, American L/H, Classic, D-Folk L/H, Dry, F-Folk, French, German L/H, Italian L/H, North Europe, Off, Scottish
RMS rated power	50 W
Speaker diameter	90 mm
Bass reed quantity	5
Drum sets quantity	18
Chord reed quantity	3
Treble reed quantity	7
Organ sounds quantity	32
Number of bass buttons	120 buttons
User programs quantity	1400
Maximum polyphony (notes)	128
Orchestral sounds quantity	180
Reverberation effects quantity	8
Adjustable tone range (octaves)	-1 - 3
Bellows resistance adjustment range	-63 - 64
Housing color	Red

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	280 mm
Width	543 mm
Height	415 mm
Weight	12100 g