1.2 SU700 Display Configuration

You refer to the SU700 screen for information and guidance during all SU700 opera- tions. This section presents an overview of the various screen displays.

The first part, “Screen Layout,” introduces the various elements of the display panel. The second part, “Main-Screen and Function-Screen Displays,” shows screen examples for the two most frequently used working environments. The third part, “Other Screen Indication,” gives an overview of less commonly encountered screen indications.

1.2.1 Screen Layout

The screen is divided into several different areas, each presenting a different type of information. The general arrangement is described below. The amount of information displayed at any given time will vary according to the operating mode and current conditions.

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1Bank ............................ Shows the currently selected bank. Always displayed.

2 REC indicator ............ Comes on to indicate that the sequencer is in REC or REC

STANDBY mode.

3Pad function .............. Shows the currently selected pad function. Displayed whenever you are working at a function screen.

4Parameter data.......... This area shows parameter information and error mes- sages.

When you are at the main screen, this area shows the cur- rent song number and song name. When you are at a function screen, this area shows the current knob func- tion and the function value. When you are executing a job, this area shows the job type and/or current setting.

Before you record a sample, you refer to this area to set the sampling parameters.

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