Brother NX 400 manual Operation panel, Contents Getting Ready

Operation panel

The operation panel, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, consists of the LCD (liquid crystal display) and keys for specifying various sewing settings.

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1LCD (liquid crystal display)

Settings for the selected stitch and error messages for incorrect operations appear in the LCD. Use keys 2 through 9, described below, to display various items and select the settings. For details, refer to “Understanding the LCD Screens” (page 12).

2Sewing machine help key

Press this key to display operation information. Simple descriptions on threading the upper thread, installing the bobbin, winding the bobbin and replacing the presser foot can be displayed.

3Stitch selection key

Press this key to select the desired type of stitch.

4+ key

Press this key to add a pattern when sewing combinations of characters or decorative stitches.

5C key

Press this key to remove an added pattern when sewing combinations of characters or decorative stitches.

6Arrow keys

Use these keys to move in the indicated direction when

selecting an item displayed on the screen. In addition,

can be pressed to select a lower setting and

can be pressed to select a higher setting.

7OK key

Press this key to apply the selected item.

8Back key

Press this key to return to the previous screen.

9Settings key

Press this key to select sewing settings, such as for automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching, or other settings such as the operation beep.

0Stitch keys

Use these keys to quickly select one of 12 of the most often used stitches. For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 68).

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