Janome MB-4 Machine operating buttons, Start/Stop button, Auto thread cutter button, Mode button

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			SECTION 2. BASIC OPERATION
			Basic Operation with the Sub Control Panel
			Machine operating buttons
			q Start/Stop button
			Press this button to start or stop the machine.
			The button glows red when the machine is stitching,
			and green, when the machine has stopped.
		w	w Auto thread cutter button
			w Auto thread cutter button
		e	Press this button to trim the threads.
		q	e Bobbin winding button
		q	Press this button to wind the bobbin.
			Press this button to wind the bobbin.
			Use the sub control panel to operate the machine
			without the RCS unit.
			t
			Function buttons
	q		q MODE button
	q		Press this button to select one of the following
			Press this button to select one of the following
	w	r	modes.
	w		1.	Ready to Sew
			1.	Ready to Sew
			2.	Stitch count setting
		e	3.	Color section setting
			4.	Needle bar number setting
			5.	Pattern selection
		q	6.	My setting

w	w Trace button

Press this button to trace the outline of the embroidery pattern without stitching.

e	e Arrow buttons

These buttons can be used as Jog buttons in the Ready to Sew mode.

In other modes, these button are used for selecting the items.

r	r ENTER button

Press this button to confirm your selection or register the settings.

t	t LCD brightness adjusting dial

Turn this dial with your fingertip to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

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Contents Instruction Book Important Safety Instructions Grounding Instructions Table of Contents Installing the Machine Setting UP the MachineRemoving the Head Stoppers Adjusting the feetPage Names of Parts RCS unit optional item Sub control panelOptional RCS unit Standard AccessoriesStandard Accessories Assembling the Spool Stand Setting the Thread Cones or Spools of Thread Setting the thread coneSetting the spool of thread Installing the Hoop Supporter Installing the RCS Unit optional item Grounding Instructions Connecting the Power SupplyDirect PC-Link Bobbin Threads NeedlesStabilizers Winding the Bobbin Inserting the bobbin Removing the bobbin caseInserting the bobbin case Threading needle No.1 Threading the Needle⁄22 Threading the needle with the needle threader Setting the Fabric in the Embroidery Hoop Adjusting the Hoop Supporter for Optional Hoops Setting the Embroidery HoopStart/Stop button Mode buttonLCD brightness adjusting dial Machine operating buttonsLCD screen Y uNeedle bar number setting Machine SettingsStitch count setting Color section layer settingStarting to Embroider N1253 N2224HM1 ? M1 02010 02/13 Removing the Hoop Tension is too tight Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the needle thread tension Adjusting the bobbin thread tensionReplacing the Needle Checking the needleReplacing the needle Basic Operation of the Optional RCS Unit SET key Function keysMenu key File open keyOn-screen Help Movie Disconnecting the RCS Unit Selecting the Embroidery Patterns Advanced Operation with the Optional RCS UnitSelecting the built-in designs Function keys circle keys Color list optionAutomatic color assignment Manual color assignment Monogramming Letter case Function keys Font selectionLettering orientation Letter sizeSaving the monogram Entering the charactersTo insert a character Correcting the text To delete a characterPlacement of monogramming Horizontal orientationVertical orientation Multi-color monogramming Editing Resizing the pattern Editing FunctionsSelecting the hoop Moving the patternRotating the pattern Deleting the patternSaving the file Flipping the pattern Duplicating the patternMonogramming in an arc To customize the colors of the pattern image Customizing the color settingCombining the Patterns and Lettering ⁄2 Edit Bright Blue Trac Outline M2126X110mm Machine ID number Customizing the Setting with the Sub Control PanelEco mode setting Buzzer sound controlThread selection Resetting all to defaultsFormatting the memory Maximum sewing speedIgnoring short stitches Setting the trim tail lengthSetting the thread detector sensitivity Reminder message ON/OFFJump thread trimming threshold Jump thread trimming ON/OFFCustomizing the Settings with the Optional RCS Unit LCD brightness adjustmentInch/mm option Touch screen calibration Screen saverMachine ID and name Yes ⁄1Grid size ⁄2Maximum sewing speed⁄3Hoop selection for monogramming ⁄5Screen color options ⁄4Selecting the thread brand⁄6Reminder message ON/OFF ⁄7Reserving the color for the needle bar⁄8Ignoring short stitches ¤1Jump thread trimming ON/OFF ⁄9Setting the trim tail length¤0Setting the thread detector sensitivity ¤2Setting the number of jumps for trimming¤3Language selection Saving the Pattern as a File File ManagementCreating a new folder Opening a file Deleting the file Deleting the folderOpening the embroidery pattern from the PC Design card PC Design CardsInserting the PC Design card Ejecting the PC Design cardOpening the embroidery pattern from the USB memory USB MemoryOpening the embroidery pattern from the CD-ROM CD-ROM DriveCleaning the Bobbin Case Cleaning the HookCleaning the Auto Thread Cutter Mechanism Oiling Error Messages Audible SignalsAudible signal Buzzer sounds when Problem Cause Reference TroubleshootingTroubleshooting