Janome MB-4 manual Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1. SETTING UP THE MACHINE
Installing the Machine	2
Adjusting the feet	3
Removing the Head Stoppers	3
Names of Parts	5
Sub control panel	6
RCS unit (optional item)	6
Standard accessories	7
Assembling the Spool Stand	9
Setting the Thread Cones or Spools of Thread	10
Setting the spool cone	10
Setting the spool of thread	10
Installing the Hoop Supporter	11
Installing the RCS unit (optional item)	12
Connecting the Power Supply	13
Direct PC-Link	14
Bobbin Threads	15
Stabilizers	15
Winding the Bobbin	16
Removing the bobbin case	17
Removing the bobbin	17
Inserting the bobbin case	18
Threading the Needle	19
Threading the needle with the needle threader	21
Setting the Fabric in the Embroidery Hoop	22
Setting the Embroidery Hoop	23
Adjusting the Hoop Supporter for Optional Hoops ..	23
SECTION 2. BASIC OPERATION
Basic Operation with the Sub Control Panel	24
Machine operating buttons	24
LCD screen	25
Machine Settings	26
Starting Embroidery	27
Removing the Hoop	29
Adjusting the Thread Tension	30
Adjusting the bobbin thread tension	30
Replacing the Needle	31
Basic Operation of the Optional RCS Unit	32
Machine operating buttons	32
Function keys	33
On-screen Help Movie	34
Disconnecting the RCS Unit	35
SECTION 3. ADVANCED OPERATION WITH THE
OPTIONAL RCS UNIT
Selecting the Embroidery Patterns	36
Selecting the built-in designs	37
Manual color assignment	39
Monogramming	40
Function keys	41
Entering the characters	42
Saving the monogram	42
Correcting the text	43

Placement of monogramming	44
Multi-color monogramming	45
Editing	46
Editing Functions	47
Selecting the hoop	47
Moving the pattern	47
Resizing the pattern	47
Rotating the pattern	48
Deleting the pattern	48
Saving the file	48
Duplicating the pattern	49
Flipping the pattern	49
Monogramming in an arc	50
Customizing the color setting	51
Combining the Patterns and Lettering	52
Starting to Embroider	55
Customizing the Settings
with the Sub Control Panel	57
Buzzer sound control	57
Eco mode setting	57
Machine ID number	57
Formatting the memory	58
Resetting all to defaults	58
Maximum sewing speed	58
Thread selection	58
Reminder message ON/OFF	59
Ignoring short stitches	59
Setting the trim tail length	59
Setting the thread detector sensitivity	59
Jump thread trimming ON/OFF	60
Jump thread trimming threshold	60
Customizing the Settings
with the Optional RCS Unit	61
Language selection	69
File Management	70
Saving the pattern as a file	70
Creating a new file	71
Opening a file	72
Deleting the folder	73
Deleting the file	73
SECTION 4. OPTIONAL ITEMS
PC Design Cards	74
USB Memory	75
CD-ROM Drive	76
SECTION 5. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook	77
Cleaning the Auto Thread Cutter Mechanism	78
Oiling	79
Error Messages	80
Troubleshooting	81

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