Introduction

Basic operation

1. Selecting a mode

The various function of the D1200 are organized under different modes. To access a specific feature, select the mode that contains the desired function by pressing its key.

For details on the functions within each mode, refer to “Ref- erence” (→ p.83).

2. Selecting a tab page

Each mode contains numerous parameters, which are organized into pages. These pages are divided by tabs.

1Press the key of the desired mode.

The following screen shows a page in RHYTHM mode which will appear when you press the [RHYTHM] key.

2Select the desired tab page.

Use the [YES/OK] and [NO/CANCEL] keys to select the tab page.

You can also step through the tab pages by repeatedly pressing the key of the currently selected mode.

Some pages contain only one tab.

Toggle buttons

These are used to switch functions or on/off settings (→ p.12).

•Use the [CURSOR] keys to select the parameter, and press the [ENTER] key. The setting will be switched on/off each time you press the key.

Radio buttons

These are used to select one of multiple choices.

•Use the [CURSOR] keys to move the cursor to the desired selection, and press the [ENTER] key.

Selecting one item from a list

•To select a song or mark, turn the [VALUE] dial select the desired item.

•To select a song in the program playback list, use the

following procedure.

1Select the playback list number.

2Turn the [VALUE] dial to select a song.

3. Selecting and editing a parameter

Selecting a parameter

To edit a parameter, use the [CURSOR] keys to select the parameter you want to edit.

In a list display, turn the [VALUE] dial to move the cur- sor.

Editing a parameter value

The way in which you edit or set a parameter value will depend on the type of parameter.

Underlined “ ” parameters, or icons such as EQ

Use the [CURSOR] keys to move the cursor to the parameter, highlighting it. Then turn the [VALUE] dial to specify the value.

This is the typical method, and also applies to underlined parameters such as “Tempo,” parameters such as EQ that are indicated by icons, and locate times.

Popup buttons and dialog boxes

Use the popup button to open the dialog box, and specify the parameter value (→ p.12)

•Use the [CURSOR] keys to move the cursor to the popup button, and press the ENTER button to open the dialog box.

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