D3200 EasyStart

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Getting Started - Connections:
1. First, connect the AC power cable > Make sure that the MONITOR LEVEL knob and PHONES LEVEL knob are
turned down first, and then connect audio cables from the MONITOR OUT L/R jacks on the top of the D3200 to
your stereo powered monitor system (or connect headphones to the PHONES jack).
2. Press the POWER ON key on the rear panel, and then press the ON key on the top panel.

Getting Around on the D3200
In this section, you’ll become familiar with navigating the D3200, while getting an overview of the D3200’s
most-powerful features. In the second section, you’ll create a groovy drum track utilizing the Session
Drums™, learn the basics of recording, mixing and burning a CD of your song. Complete this first section
now, so that you can become familiar with the main modes and navigation.

A few words on ClickPoint…

The D3200 uses a number of new elements to create a fast and flexible navigation system that allows you
to quickly select any parameter. These elements include:
• ClickPoint system
• Cursor “Compass” keys
• ENTER key
• Tab Page>/YES key
• <Tab Page /No key
• VALUE WHEEL and +/- keys
• The Knob Matrix

ClickPoint is basically a fingertip trackball that allows any displayed parameter to be selected by simply
moving the on-screen cursor over the parameter and pressing down. Using ClickPoint is not the only way
to move the cursor around the screen…
Four cursor “Compass” keys representing UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT surround ClickPoint. These keys can
also be used to select any displayed parameter.
Finally, the <Tab Page/No and Tab Page>/Yes keys allow you to change Tab Pages within the display, or
answer YES/NO in an open dialog box without using any cursor action at all. Once selected, the parameter
will appear with a dark “box” outline. Parameters can be adjusted using the VALUE WHEEL as well as the +
and – keys for precise incremental control.

The Knob Matrix

The D3200’s Knob Matrix provides 16 real-time control knobs, arranged in four rows and four columns.
This arrangement mirrors the onscreen presentation of many parameters – four bands of EQ with four
knobs per, etc. - providing a truly intuitive design. The Knob Matrix can be assigned to any of a number of
parameters – EQ, FX, Pan, Send Levels, etc. The Knob Matrix knobs can work in either a “Jump” or “Match”
mode – allowing you to optimize the controllers for a custom feel…