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JANOME MB-4 Instruction Booklet

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1. MZ Standard Accessories 9680 06 9GOODO OVDVOE Instruction book Instructional movie CD ROM Power supply cable USB cable Hoop M1 MB Hoop 240 X 200 Hoop M2 MB Hoop 126 X 110 Hoop M3 MB Hoop 50 X 50 Hoop supporter Felt ring large Felt ring small Spool rest Thread guide bar Spool pin Thred guide pole Spool stand Setscrew Assembling the Spool Stand Insert the thread guide poles into the sleeve of the spool stand Secure the poles with setscrews A from the bottom Insert the spool pins into the spool stand 1 Thread guide poles 2 Setscrews A 3 Spool stand 4 Spool pin 6 Attach the thread guide bar to the thread guide poles o with the setscrews B Thread guide bar 6 Setscrews B Attach the assembled spool stand to the machine with the 3 setscrews C 7 Setscrews C a MER I W W MANN Y 10 Setting the Thread Cones or Spools of Thread Use the 4 spool pins in the front row for sewing and second row spool pins are for the standby spools Use the rear most spool pin for bobbin winding Felt rings of two sizes are provided to accommodate various types of spools of thread and thread cones Use the large felt rings for large thread cones For small thread cones or spools of thread insert the small felt rings into the
2. The save file window will open Select the memory location to where you wish to save the monogram and press the OK key refer to pages 59 60 for more instructions 2 OK key 43 Correcting the text To delete a character Press the arrow key to move the cursor under the character to delete Press the circle key next to the delete icon 1 Arrow keys 2 Cursor 3 Circle key delete To insert a character Press the arrow key to move the cursor under the character next to the place to where you wish to insert a character Enter the desired character The character will be inserted before the cursor Placement of monogramming a a You can select from one of the 3 placements for monogramming rn s Press the circle key next to the placement Icon to g select the left justify center justify or right justify alternately 1 Circle key delete Horizontal orientation ABC ABC Left justify ES ABC Center justif ABC s lt ABC ABC Right justify Vertical orientation ABC Top justify ABC Center justify ABC Bottom justify ABC ABC ABC 44 ABC amm Om g One 1l erst 8 p H gt Ready To Sew ABC 59x22mm AIBIC g Jnmp 1 1 Color 4 8 105 U seemm labe u TEST st O i M1 u 1 4 An
3. Press the ENTER button to register the new setting Selecting the Embroidery Pattern You need to save the data file of the embroidery pattern in the internal memory of the machine by using Digitizer MB for multi needle or the RCS unit optional items Press the MODE button to select the pattern selection mode and press the ENTER button Press the upward or downward arrow buttons to select the desired data file Press the ENTER button to confirm your selection 26 Starting to Embroider Select the pattern you wish to sew The LCD screen shows the Ready to sew mode display NOTE The embroidery result may vary depending on the fabric and threads used Make a test embroidery using the same fabric and threads before sewing on the actual garment Press the ENTER button to check the thread color assigned to each needle bar The screen will show the needle bar number and color code ENTER button 2 Needle bar number 3 Color code Adjust the hoop position by pressing the arrow buttons if necessary 4 Arrow buttons To check the needle drop position lower the needle bar with the small screwdriver so you can see the needle point closer to the fabric Push down the needle bar using the screwdriver while pressing it against the needle clamp as illustrated The needle bar can be lowered by turning the handwheel clockwise AX caution Make sure to bring
4. 5 Wall outlet grounded 4 Turn the power switch on Grounding Instructions This machine is equipped with a grounding cable and plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded If a properly grounded outlet is not available contact a qualified electrician to install the properly grounded outlet Refer to page II for more instructions 14 Direct PC Link The MB 4 can be connected to the PC with the USB cable included as standard accessory You need Digitizer MB for multi needle software optional item to operate the machine via direct PC link Connecting the Machine and PC Start up the MB 4 and PC and insert the type A USB connector in to the PC Insert the type B USB connector into the USB port on the machine 1 Type A USB connector 2 Type B USB connector Transfer the embroidery pattern data files between the machine and PC by using optional Digitizer MB for multi needle After the data transfer is finished the LCD screen will show the Ready to Sew mode display or return to the previous screen depending on the setting you have made on Digitizer MB for multi needle AN CAUTION Do not turn the power switch off or disconnect the USB cable while the data transfer is in progress Otherwise the data will be lost or the memory will be damaged NOTE Refer to instruction book of optional Digit
5. Communication with the PC does not work The PC card or USB memory is not inserted properly The memory bank of teh PC card or USB memory is damaged The USB cable is not connected properly The existing machine ID number is used See pages 73 74 See pages 58 64 See page 14 See pages 57 63 The thread barkage warning appears though the thread is not broken The thread detector sensitivity is too sensitive See pages 59 68 NOTE It is not abnormal that a slight humming sound is comming from the internal motors when the machine stands still 82 JANOME 770 805 001 E Printed in Japan JANOME 770 805 001 E Printed in Japan
6. Instruction Book IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The machine is not intended for use by children or mentally infirm persons without proper supervision This machine is designed and manufactured for household use When using an electrical appliance basic safety precautions should always be followed including the followings Read all instructions before using this machine DAN G E R To reduce the risk of electric shock L The machine should never be left unattended when plugged in Always unplug this machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning WARN NG To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons 1 Oo E gt ti 12 13 14 15 Do not allow the machine to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when this machine is used by or children Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this instruction book Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Return this machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment Never operate this machine with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings of this machine free from accumulation of lint
7. Press the right arrow button gt to indicate ON Press the ENTER button to register the new setting or press the upward arrow button 4 to go to the next setting 10 Setting the trim tail length Some times you need to adjust the tail length of the thread being trimmed depending on the thickness and type of the thread Press the right or left arrow button gt to adjust the trim length You can select one of the following options S Short M Medium L Long Press the ENTER button to register the new setting or press the upward arrow button to go to the next setting 11 Setting the thread detector sensitivity You can adjust the sensitivity of the thread detector by setting stitch count to judge thread breakage Press the right or left arrow button gt to adjust the sensitivity The adjustable range is from 3 to 16 Press the ENTER button to register the new setting or press the upward arrow button 4 to go to the next setting ON 121 E 8 12 Jump thread trimming ON OFF If you wish to trim jump threads automatically press the fright arrow button gt to indicate ON Press the left arrow button to disable the jump thread trimming Press the ENTER button to register the new setting or press the upward arrow button 4 to go to the next setting 13 Jump thread trimming threshold You can adjust number of jumps which triggers the j
8. Skipped stitches 1 The needle is not inserted properly See page 31 2 The needle is bent or blunt See page 31 3 The needle thread is not threaded properly See page 19 4 The fabric is not stretched tight enough in the hoop See page 22 Embroidery pattern is 1 The needle thread tension is too tight See page 30 distorted or not aligned 2 The fabric is not stretched tight enough in the hoop See page 22 3 A stabilizer is not used See page 15 4 The fabric is caught or trapped while stitching See page 27 Cut off and remove the tangled threads See pages 59 67 The tread forms loops OO The needle thread tension is too loose The bobbin is not inserted properly Apoor quality thread is used See page 30 See page 17 Use a high quality thread 81 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Reference The fabric puckers The needle thread tension is too tight The fabric is not stretched tight enough in the hoop A stabilizer is not used See pages 30 See page 22 See page 15 The LCD screen is not clear The brightness of the LCD screen is not adjusted properly See pages 24 61 The touch panel keys do not work correctly The key position is out of alignment The control system does not work correctly See page 62 Turn the power off and turn it on again The PC card or USB memory does not work
9. Trim Tail Length Thread Break Stitch Count Ye Jump Thread Trimming Number of Jumps Trim Tail Length A Thread Break Stitch Count 8 IL 3 Jump Thread Trimming Number of Jumps 68 Setting the trim tail length Some times you need to adjust the tail length of the thread being trimmed depending on the thickness and type of the thread Press the circle key next to or trim length 1 Circle key to adjust the You can select one of the following options S Short M Medium L Long Setting the thread detector sensitivity You can adjust the sensitivity of the thread detector by setting stitch count to judge thread breakage Press the circle key next to or to adjust the sensitivity 1 Circle key The adjustable range is from O to 16 Jump thread trimming ON OFF If you wish to trim jump threads automatically press the circle key next to ON A check mark will appear in the box Press the circle key next to OFF to disable the jump thread trimming 2 Circle key ON OFF Setting the number of jumps for trimming You can adjust number of jumps which triggers the jump thread trimming The machine will trim the jump thread automatically after the specified number of jump stitches Press the circle key next to or number of jumps 1 Circle key to adjust the Press the OK key to register t
10. Press the OK key OK key m Z Cc 010 0000 m Mi 20200 LL 1 13C olor 1 Jl Bright Blue 230 Floral Pink 266 Orchid Pink 240 Bright Blue 230 Floral Pink 266 Orchid Pink 240 Bright Blue 230 2 8 M Floral Pink 266 The ready to sew window will open and the combined pattern image will appear olaola Jo E S il OOOO IO N H NOTE If you attempt to change the hoop to a smaller size a warning message will appear In some cases the patterns may overlap each other since the size of the patterns will not be reduced but spacing of the patterns will be reduced to fit in the smaller hoop You are not able to resume the original layout after pressing the OK key SKOKE 54 1 Llvory White 253 2 I Bamboo 224 3 T Tangerine 274 ea ARTS f ty g Tra utline E Starting to Embroider Select the pattern you wish to sew The LCD touch panel shows the Ready to sew window NOTE The embroidery result may vary depending on the fabric and threads used Make a test embroidery using the same fabric and threads before sewing on the actual garment Adjust the hoop position by pressing the jog buttons if necessary 1 Jog buttons To check the needle drop position lower the needle bar with the small screwdriver so you can see the needle point closer to the fabric Push down the n
11. Threading the Needle o occccconcccccconcconononnanonnos 19 Threading the needle with the needle threader 21 Setting the Fabric in the Embroidery Hoop 22 Setting the Embroidery HOOP ccccssseceeseneeees 23 Adjusting the Hoop Supporter for Optional Hoops 23 Removing the OOD cc snieccvssaxnvendosexsedousheonindnceaeemaceds 29 Adjusting the Thread Tension ccconononononennononoso 30 Adjusting the bobbin thread tension 30 Replacing the Needle occcooocccococcnccoccnccnanononos 31 Basic Operation of the Optional RCS Unit 32 Machine operating buttons occccooccccnnnccncnnccncnn 32 FUNCION IC Soano 33 On screen Help Movie oocccccccccccoccccnccncnonncnnnnnos 34 Disconnecting the RCS Unit cesssssseeeeeeeees 35 SECTION 3 ADVANCED OPERATION WITH THE OPTIONAL RCS UNIT Selecting the Embroidery Patterns 36 Selecting the built in designs cccccoocccnccc 37 Manual color assignment cceeeeeeeeeeeeee eee 39 Monogramming pides tido pco 40 FUNCION KEYS erat dde Pro 41 Entering the characters cccecssesecesserensserens 42 Saving the monogram ccccceceeceeesssseeeeeeeees 42 Correcting the TOM sasiti sooiit t s l vul 43 Placement of monogramming cceeeeeeee tees 44 Multi color monogramming ccooccccnncccnnnncncnnncnnnnas 45 o o UE EEE A 46
12. dust and loose cloth Never drop or insert any object into any opening Do not use outdoors Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered Connect this machine to a properly grounded outlet only See Grounding Instructions To disconnect turn all controls to the off O position then remove plug from outlet Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the machine needle Do not use bent needles Do not hold the embroidery hoop while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break Switch the machine off o when making any adjustment in the needle area such as threading the needle with your hand changing the needle inserting the bobbin and the like Always unplug this machine from the electrical outlet when making any adjustments mentioned in this instruction book SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice X Please note that on disposal this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical electronic products If in doubt please contact your retailer fOr guidance European Union only GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This product must be grounded In the event of malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for elec
13. 3MB E 0 1 3MB E 0 1 3MB E A SLOSS Oke lolejlejejejjo 3 Deleting the folder To delete the unnecessary folders press the circle key next to the delete icon in the folder list window and press the folder icon you wish to delete 1 Circle key delete A confirmation dialog box will open Press the OK key to delete the folder 2 OK key If you do not wish to delete the folder press the circle key next to the return icon and the screen will return to the folder list window without deleting the folder 3 Circle key return The selected folder will be deleted and screen will return to the folder list window Press the exit key to close the folder list window 4 Exit key X Deleting the file To delete the unnecessary files open the folder that contains the files to delete 1 Circle key delete Press the circle key next to the delete icon in the file list window and press the file icon you wish to delete 2 File icon A confirmation dialog box will open Press the OK key to delete the folder 3 OK key If you do not wish to delete the folder press the circle key next to the return icon and the screen will return to the file list window without deleting the file 4 Circle key return SECTION 4 OPTIONAL ITEMS PC Design Cards You can open embroidery patterns from the PC Design cards using the RCS unit Inserting the PC Design card I
14. Editing FUNCHONS anita 47 Selecting the hoop sucia cai 47 Moving the pattern zssi as pot sin nik od os zv slip dan zna 47 Resizing the pattern oooccconccnocononononononnononoso 47 Rotating the pattern ooocooonccccncccccnncononnconcnnccnnnns 48 Deleting the pattern c oconocococononiocrnononanonoso 48 Saving the file ooooooooooccocococooccccnnonononnnononannnnnnnns 48 Duplicating the pattern ccooccccccnccconnnnonos 49 Flipping the pattern cooccccoccccncnncnonncnancnnnnoss 49 Monogramming in an arc s sino ik skoh caci n 50 Customizing the color Setting oooononccco 51 Combining the Patterns and Lettering 52 Jump thread trimming threshold 60 Customizing the Settings with the Optional RCS Unit o cccconcccncccccccnccnnccnnnos 61 Language selection ccccsecessssersessersnenerenenseeneaes 69 File Mande Medina 70 Saving the pattern as a file oo oooononnccncccn 70 Creating a new file oooonccccnnncccccnooooonnncnnnos 71 Opening a file atun tonov 72 Deleting the folder oo cccciooncnnnncononnnnonn cos 73 Deleting the file oo cicncononicnnoncnnnnonnnos 73 SECTION 4 OPTIONAL ITEMS PC Design CANS corten ion zon ulitu ipods 74 USB Memory escsiccessicecsetsnnaraarenionceosassn62enssunndoncinessuees 75 CD ROM DIVE sanidad 76 SECTION 5 CAR
15. MB Hoop 50 x 50 M4 Cap frame 100 x 60 optional item 5 Stitch count 6 Color section 13 Total number of colors 01 Order number of the current color 7 Needle bar number Machine Settings Press the MODE button to select the item you wish to change the setting The selected item will blink Press the MODE button to select the next item or press the ENTER button to change the setting of the selected item MODE button 2 ENTER button M1 00001 01 13 1 3 gt Stitch count setting You can set the stitch count to where you wish to start sewing Press the MODE button to select the stitch count setting and press the ENTER button Press the upward or downward arrow buttons to change the stitch count value Press the ENTER button to register the new setting gt Color section layer setting You can change the color section to where you wish to M1 00001 01 131 start sewing Press the MODE button to select the color section setting and press the ENTER button Press the upward or downward arrow buttons to select the desired section Press the ENTER button to register the new setting gt Needle bar number setting You can select the needle bar to where you would like to begin sewing Press the MODE button to select the needle bar number setting and press the ENTER button Press the upward or downward arrow buttons to select the desired needle bar
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17. icon to open 3 Folder icon The file list window will open Press the desired file icon to open SECTION 5 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Hook AX caution Turn the power switch off before cleaning the hook area Tf Open the hook cover and remove the bobbin case Clean the inside of the hook with the lint brush 1 Hook cover 2 Lint brush Cleaning the Bobbin Case Remove the bobbin from the bobbin case Clean the inside of the bobbin case with the lint brush Insert a corner of a piece of paper under the tension blade and scrape out lints Clean the outside of the bobbin case and the opening with lint brush 1 Piece of paper 2 Tension blade 3 Opening 78 Cleaning the Auto Thread Cutter Mechanism CAUTION Turn the power switch off before cleaning the auto thread cutter mechanism Loosen the 2 setscrews on the needle plate with the offset screwdriver Unscrew and remove the 2 setscrews with the screwdriver 1 Setscrews 2 Needle plate 3 Offset screwdriver 4 Screwdriver Remove the needle plate Clean the auto thread cutter mechanism with the lint brush 5 Auto thread cutter mechanism Replace the needle plate and attach it with the 2 setscrews Tighten the setscrew slightly 4 Lower the needle bar by pushing it down with the small screwdriver 6 Small screwdriver Turn the handwheel in the di
18. screw knob A and set the RCS unit on the mounting arm by hooking the RCS unit on the pins Tighten the screw knob A to secure the RCS unit Adjust the angle of the mounting arm as desired and tighten the thumbscrew 3 Screw knob A 4 RCS unit 5 Pin Loosen the screw knob B on the end of the mounting arm and tilt the RCS unit to adjust the angle of the LCD screen for easier viewing Tighten the screw knob B to secure the RCS unit 6 Screw knob B 4 Insert the connector into the connector socket on the back of the machine Fold the cable and put it under the spool stand 7 Connector Connector socket NOTE You can connect the RCS unit when the machine is turned on However do not connect the RCS unit while the machine is running or the LCD screen of the sub control panel is displaying a message 12 If you are using the RCS unit on the tabletop simply insert the connector into the connector socket on the back of the machine Extend the two legs on the backside of the RCS unit so that it rests on an angle for easier viewing 1 Leg Connecting the Power Supply AN CAUTION Turn the power switch off before connecting the machine to the power supply 13 Turn the power switch off Power switch Insert the machine plug into the machine socket 2 Machine plug 3 Machine socket Insert the power supply plug into the properly grounded outlet 4 Power supply plug
19. the like extending from the adaptor must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover Whenever the adaptor is used it must be held in place by the metal screw Fig B ow Fig A foe Metal screw e D Fig C US O d grounding means TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 SETTING UP THE MACHINE Installing the Machine ooccccocccococonononocnonananonnno 2 Adjusting the feet oonnnccccnncnccnconconcnnnncrnnnnnnas 3 Removing the Head Stoppers ccoocccccccnnccncccncccnnnnnnor 3 Names of FP GING sairoaijno sl konjn alko sania coi id 5 Sub control panel estimaciones 6 RCS unit optional item oooccccnncccccocnnnnnno 6 Standard accessories ccccssseeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeeees 7 Assembling the Spool Stand cccccceeseeeeeeeeeees 9 Setting the Thread Cones or Spools of Thread 10 Setting the spool CONE occccccccncncccnnnccnnnnncnnncnnnnos 10 Setting the spool of thread ccccconncncncconooo 10 Installing the Hoop Supporter cccccccsssseeeeeeees 11 Installing the RCS unit optional item 12 Connecting the Power Supply ccccccsssseeeeeeeees 13 Direct PESLIAK aa 14 BODIE MARSA Sence 15 ADIN i o n zd E 3t rn Both Stalo 15 Winding the Bobbin currado 16 Removing the bobbin case s s s 17 Removing the bobbin ccccooocccccconconcconncconnnnnas 17 Inserting the bobbin case l 18
20. the needle bar and presser foot to the up position by pressing the auto thread cutter button before pressing the trace button or turning the machine off 4 Press the trace button to check the size and position of the selected pattern against the hoop 5 Trace button NOTE Check if the fabric edge will not obstruct the movement of the 27 Press the START STOP button the LCD screen will show the reminder asking you to confirm the hoop type to be used 6 START STOP button 7 Reminder display NOTE If you press the START STOP button when the tension release lever is in the open position a warning sign W 03 will appear Pull the tension release lever up to close the tension disk 28 Check the hoop size and press the START STOP button again to sew a few stitches 6 Press the START STOP button to stop the machine Trim the thread at the beginning Then press the START STOP button again The machine will sew up to the fourth color and stop automatically Re thread each needle with the next color and press the START STOP button to continue sewing If the thread breaks or runs out while stitching the machine will automatically stop and the hoop will go back to the position where the thread broke or ran out However you can fine tune the restarting position by moving the hoop Press the ENTER button to select the stitch count setting ENTER butt
21. 8 5 II Sienna 258 oo 1 gle Troy wie 253 y 2 2 Heamboo22a JJ la 4 Horange 208 JE O 1 i6 sem S Press the pattern selection key and the Ready to sew window will open 1 Pattern selection key The stitch image of the selected pattern and a list of the thread color assignment to each needle bar along with the sewing information are displayed on the screen 2 Stitch image 3 Design size 4 Sewing time in minutes 5 Total thread colors required 6 Total stitch count 7 Needle bar number Assigned thread color to the needle bar Press the next page key to show the remaining colors of the list 9 Next page key Function keys circle keys Color list option Press the circle key next to the color list icon to switch display between 4 colors and 8 colors 1 Circle key color list option Color section layer setting You can select the color section from where you wish to start sewing Press the circle key next to the next section a spool with icon to select the next section 2 Circle key next section Press the circle key next to the previous section a spool with icon to select the previous section 3 Circle key previous section The selected color section will be indicated with a red frame Automatic color assignment If you open a Tajima embroidery file DST whi
22. 8 IR 4 The file list window of the selected folder will open If there is no file saved in the folder a blank list will be displayed The file name will be automatically assigned from M_001 Press the OK key to save the pattern as a file 4 File name 5 OK key 0 1 3MB Y AA Ready To Sew m Mi LU 1 13Colr OI Bright Blue 230 O Floral Pink 266 The screen will return to the Ready to Sew window and the file will be saved under the assigned name E Orchid Pink 240 L Bright Blue 230 O Floral Pink 266 H Orchid Pink 240 E Bright Blue 230 X Floral Pink 266 SSS ESSE 7M s A X 00 70 0 1 3MB E ABC1 l ASGGE IEH HUD KIL ING IP area Mino mice Is 4 SIcel 7 ILelcs Delete RCS 1 Creating a new folder If you wish to create a new folder press the circle key next to the New 1 Circle key new NOTE If you wish to change the name of the existiong folder press the circle key next to Rename 2 Circle key rename The keyboard window will open Enter the desired name and press the OK key Up to 8 characters can be entered 3 OK key NOTE To delete a wrong entry press the circle key next to the delete icon The last character will be deleted 4 Circle key delete A new folder with the assigned name will be displayed in the folder list window NOTE You can save as many folders and files as the available memory space al
23. E AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the HOOK ccccccccccssssseseeeeeeeseeeeneseeees 77 Cleaning the Auto Thread Cutter Mechanism 78 a A e ero li O e 79 Error Messages A e o OR nor lo 80 TOUTE SOO TING vta can 81 SECTION 1 SETTING UP THE MACHINE Installing the Machine Place the machine on a flat and stable surface such as a Sturdy table that could withstand the machine s weight and vibration Place the machine on the flat and level surface Make sure that all the feet firmly contact the surface Provide a sufficient space around the machine to allow the hoop to move freely 0 8 5 cm 3 3 8 2 20cm 7 7 8 3 30cm 11 7 8 Adjusting the feet Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise in the direction of A as much as possible before placing the machine on a surface Adjusting screw Place the machine on a flat and level surface Turn the adjustable foot so the four feet firmly contact the surface 2 Adjustable foot 3 Foot Turn the adjusting screw clockwise in the direction B until it contacts the surface NOTE Make sure that the machine sits on the surface without shaking Removing the Head Stoppers To prevent the machine from a damage during transportation the machine is delivered with the head stoppers installed on the guide bar to fix the needle bar head Make sure to remove the two head stoppers on both s
24. NU a E AO EEE EEEE e ra E Press the MENU key and press the circle key next to the built in icon to import the built in patterns 2 MENU key 3 Circle key built in You can also import the monogramming and patterns from other sources such as the ATA PC card USB etc 22 4 Select the desired pattern to import The editing window will open and the imported pattern will appear in the editing screen 4 Editing screen yA O ERZI an EE 0 BEC INEEN y Y Ep 4 O0O0O0O0O0OO 46 MENU a AA TH aan 9994994444944 HHL OT SERRE Eee Pe peas da ooo eo EEHEHE EEE Bee H HH O O A O O A A Q Edit MENU gage AA HHOPHOHOHOHHHOHOHOPEHPHH al AAA LI TH TOO NT MH 2 O 4 y y Ep o tee re o E Edit m M MENU TT HOHHHEOHHH HO HO HO OH HH HH AA S000 See mea SHA EE gt t A TH PEE REE EERE SET HHHHHHHHHH HO HRIECH LOLO HUB O AO O 10 gt fo T O gt 9 m m m m E al 2 a Tak CC eee DIETA PITA m m mi mi mi m y E E J m E MI rit E m mi m m a E or Er m m m m m m m m SIL LI mi m JU POROHOHOHOHO CHOHOHCHOHO gt 4 y y Ey 47 Editing Functions Selecting the hoop Press the circle key next to the hoop icon 1 Circle key hoop The function key assignment will change to the hoop select
25. TOP button to continue sewing Refer to page 28 for how to remove the hoop If the thread breaks or runs out while stitching the machine will automatically stop and the hoop will go back to the position where the thread broke or ran out However you can fine tune the restarting position by moving the hoop Press the stitch forard button to move the hoop forward 10 stitches 5 Stitch forward button Press the stitch back button to move the hoop backward 10 stitches 6 Stitch back button 02 10 O ONOM Q Customizing the Setting with the Sub Control Panel Press the MODE button until the LCD screen shows MB 4 OP blinking Press the ENTER button to start the My setting mode MODE button 2 Enter button 01 Buzzer sound control Press the right or left arrow button loudness of the buzzer To mute the buzzer set the value to 0 Press the ENTER button to register the new setting or press the upward arrow button 4 to go to the next setting to adjust 02 Eco mode setting The sewing lights will turn off and the LCD screen go dark if you have not used the machine for a while Pressing any button will turn on the sewing lights and screen The eco mode timer can be set from 1 to 30 minutes by pressing the right or left arrow button Press the ENTER button to register the new setting or press the upward arrow button 4 to go to
26. aa i i LA EE vall 53 Move the flipped pattern to the left bottom corner of the editing screen by using the arrow keys or by dragging it with your fingertip Arrow keys 9 Make a duplicate of the pattern and flip it vertically Move the flipped pattern to the top left corner of the editing screen Make a duplicate and flip it horizontally Move the pattern to the right top corner of the editing screen Press the MENU key Press the circle key next to the monogram icon 9 Circle key monogram The monogram window will open Enter SMILE in the upper case of Gothic font and press the OK key The screen will return to the editing window The stitch image of SMILE will appear in the center of the frame pattern Press the circle key next to the small arrow to show the alternate function key assignment Circle key small arrow a A Press the circle key next to the arc icon 1 Circle key arc MENU T Bist s m E E E m H E iu E E El E E AH ATT T 0 LE a E al u En HE En an M BB W Nu deal I En a 1 m il na na ahd A S a II a peta TIT TI J ee CT Pere Tere E y E E E t E E e T 1 li la E m na 00 OOOO Press the circle key next to the lower arc icon to make a lower arc Press the circle key next to the outward arrow to make the arc larger 2 Circle key lower arc 3 Circle key outward arrow
27. ate the screen saver press the circle key next to ON When it is activated a check mark will appear in the box To inactivate the screen saver press the circle key next to OFF 2 Circle keys ON OFF 3 Check mark NOTE You can import the original screen saver via the ATA PC card or USB memory by pressing the circle key next to the machine icon 4 Circle keys machine 62 6 Touch screen calibration If you feel the keys on the touch screen do not respond correctly adjust the key position in this mode Press the circle key next to Yes and the touch screen calibration window will open Press the cross mark with your fingertip in the order as they appear on the touch screen When you press the last cross mark the finishing screen appears for a while and then the screen will return to the setting mode window 5 Circle keys Yes Eco Mode EL nl Screen Saver Touch Screen Calibration Machine Info e AJ B ic D El F LG H HOL LK ILL MI NOE aJI 11112 Ce Lo U 2 3 4 15 6 7118119 LAB CI PIE FEI H DOL KJ OA eN 128 ASI IT LU AYA iw bd WHHL IBIASL Eco Mode m Screen Saver Touch Screen Calibration Machine Info c fee Cua 0000 O00 0 010 63 Machine ID and name When connecting two or three units of the MB 4 to the PC at the same time you need to assign the identification numbe
28. button Bobbin winder stopper Bobbin winder spindle Bobbin thread cutter Bobbin winder thread gulde RCS connector socket USB port Handwheel 9080008068 V Sub control panel Mode button Trace button Arrow button Enter buttons LCD brightness adjusting dial LCD display DOD V RCS unit optional item RCS unit Start Stop button Auto thread cutter button Trace button Jog buttons Carriage return button Stitch back button Stitch forward button Bobbin winder button Bobbin winder indicator Card slot Card ejector button USB port LCD touch panel 6000060600000 NCAUTION Do not press the LCD touch panel with hard or sharp pointed objects like pencils screwdrivers or the like eee RS Y Standard Accessories z 5 UY S z Z 3 E O D 5 E O S 2 9 x lt L E 3 o m U u u P O O a 090 353 29435 0 0 6 SS eS EN ST O0 00 EE 6 o o ZOO 0 0 0 6 6 V JV O 0 VG O SC 60 0 0 0 zl OO 2 U 011 0 Z O U 0 0 O O PE O SESION a EY OEY WOES OY ASQ KY XXXK POSADA OO XXX XXX RH RRA RR 002 POR PR RII RLI Vos NRL POOKY KY E K R R AXIA POSADA XXX XXX POK 220 RA By 0 RARA A RS RIRI RR LO RX RA 0p y E A MO KLN OY PO A ONY Y XY O B RA RR 0 O RAR Bier a O op co
29. ch does not have color information you need to assign the colors to all the sections To assign the colors automatically press the circle key next to the auto color assignment icon 4 Circle key auto color assignment 38 88x90mm 4 8 g 1 5 Color SIKO i da C o A C omn esa st TVS u J NA MAA O 1 P s HO m8 e de a O aj obom A C emn Y res 13 a 39 Manual color assignment Thread colors are automatically assigned to the needle bar in the optimum order However you can change the color assignment manually If a new pattern has a thread color that is same as one of the colors previously sewn you may change the color assignment manually so you do not need to re thread the needle bar which is already threaded with the color to be used in the new pattern Select the color section of which color is the same as that of the previously sewn pattern by pressing the circle key next to the next or previous color section icon 1 Circle keys color section Press the circle key next to the manual color assignment icon and the function assignment to the circle keys will change 2 Circle key manual color assignment Press the circle key next to the icon of the needle bar to which you wish to assign the previously sewn color 3 Circle key needle bar 4 To return to the previous function key assignment press the circle key n
30. change from 80 to 120 The size of the pattern is indicated in the status box under the editing screen 5 Status box A eee LT TT tT ee tT ET TE TT A ee O O O O UL m m E E E LI m E E E i E u z E E m m m PE TTT O O O O O TT A LILT JOAST O O A O O O O A T rt ttt tT Tt tT O O O O O O O TT E rt ttt ttt tt TT O O TT YT EERE eee SERRE eee 7 O Y ELE O 00O OO RO OMOn m CHO gt IE SOF 11H H ae Of EHH das 111 Aedes ls Lelo TT T HOHOHO TT Oe Ls ea TT E E oO STOO Ve OIO 4 19g 48 Rotating the pattern Press the circle key next to the rotate icon and the function key assignment will change to rotation 1 Circle key rotate Press the circle key next to the rotate clockwise icon to rotate the pattern 1 degree clockwise 2 Circle key rotate CW 1 deg Press the circle key next to the rotate counterclockwise icon to rotate the pattern 1 degree counterclockwise 3 Circle key rotate CCW 1 deg Press the circle key next to the rotate clockwise 90 deg icon to rotate the pattern 90 degrees clockwise 4 Circle key rotate CW 90 deg Press the circle key next to the rotate counterclockwise 90 deg icon to rotate the pattern 90 degrees counterclockwise 5 Circle key rotate CCW 90 deg Press the circle key next to the return icon to confirm the change The angle of the pattern is indicated in the statu
31. e OK key to confirm your selection 2 Arrow keys 3 OK key Lettering orientation Press the circle key next to orientation icon to select horizontal or vertical orientation alternately Press the OK key to confirm your selection 4 Circle key lettering orientation Letter size Press the circle key next to letter size icon LMS to select one of 3 sizes of lettering L 30 mm M 20 mm S 10 mm Press the OK key to confirm your selection 5 Circle key letter size Letter case Press the circle key next to letter case icon Aa to select upper or lower case letters alternately Press the OK key to confirm your selection 6 Circle key letter case O OOOO La Li LP Anna ej vl zl E OT eilojlellejle O O O O O O A INES le g alla ll x ABD Alco e 0 1 3MB E SOHO TOTO TOO ojo eJlefele 42 Entering the characters Example Jump in Gothic font Select Gothic font Press the desired alphabet key to enter characters Enter upper case J Press the circle key next to the letter case icon to switch to the lower case 1 Circle key letter case Enter lower case u m and p Press the OK key 2 OK key The Ready to sew window will open Saving the monogram You may save the monogram as a data file After entering the characters press the circle key next to the save file icon Circle key save file
32. e screen background and key icons Press the circle key next to Color Change to change the color of the screen background 2 Screen background selected 3 Circle key Color Change Press the downward arrow key to select the key icons and press the circle key next to Color Change to change the color 4 Downward arrow key 5 Key icon selected Press the OK key to register the new settings Or press the next page key to go to the next page 66 Reserve Color to Needle Ignore Short Stitches gt Reserve Color to Needle Ignore Short Stitches E PON ONO NOSE e ejejlej ole Reminder to Start Reserve Color to Needle Ignore Short Stitches 67 Reminder message ON OFF When you press the START STOP button a reminder message will appear on the LCD touch panel However you can turn off the reminder Press the circle key next to OFF to turn off the reminder To turn the reminder message on press the circle key next to ON Circle key ON OFF Reserving the color for the needle bar When you select a multi color design the machine will automatically assign the thread color to each needle bar However when you are sewing the second pattern that uses the color same as one of the first pattern used you can reserve this color for the needle bar already threaded with this color If the first pattern uses Ivory whit
33. e thread on needle bar No 1 and the second pattern uses Ivory white on needle bar No 3 reserve Ivory white for needle bar No 1 So you do not need to unthread needle bar No 1 Press the circle key next to Yes the color setting window will open 2 Circle key Yes Select needle bar No 1 by pressing the circle key next to the needle bar icon No 1 3 Circle key needle bar No 1 Press the arrow keys to select Ivory white from the color pallet and press the OK key to confirm your setting 4 Arrow keys 5 OK key To cancel the changes to setting press the exit key 6 Exit key X Ignoring short stitches To avoid thread breakage due to short stitches activate the ignoring short stitches function to eliminate short stitches from stitch data 4 3 dd 3 Press the circle key next to or to select the stitch length so the stitches shorter than the selected length will be eliminated The adjustable range is from 0 to 0 5 mm 7 Circle key To turn off this function press the circle key next to until OFF is indicated Press the OK key to register the new settings Or press the next page key to go to the next page Trim Tail Length ID ali Thread Break Stitch Count IL al Jump Thread Trimming Number of Jumps Trim Tail Length a Thread Break Stitch Count IL 353l Jump Thread Trimming Number of Jumps ma
34. eedle bar using the screwdriver as illustrated The needle bar can be lowered by turning the handwheel clockwise JAN CAUTION Make sure to bring the needle bar and presser foot to the up position by pressing the auto thread cutter button before pressing the trace button or turning the machine off Press the trace button to check the size and position of the selected pattern against the hoop 2 Trace button NOTE Check if the fabric edge will not obstruct the movement of the hoop 95 2 O Bamboo 224 3 I Tangerine 274 4 E Orange 203 5 I Sienna 256 en go i Css B B 3 II Tangerine 274 4 I Orange 203 5 II Sienna 256 56 4 Press the START STOP button the LCD screen will show the reminder asking you to confirm the hoop type to be used 3 START STOP button 4 Reminder message NOTE If you press the START STOP button when the tension release lever is in the open position a warning message will appear Pull the tension release lever up to close the tension disk Check the hoop size and press the START STOP button again to sew a few stitches Press the START STOP button to stop the machine Trim the thread at the beginning Then press the START STOP button again The machine will sew up to the fourth color and stop automatically Re thread each needle with the next color and press the START S
35. er 1 Setting plate 2 Holder clip 3 Hole in the setting plate 4 Positioning pin NOTES Do not set the hoop front side back or upside down The arrow mark on the inner hoop should face away from you 5 Arrow mark Be careful not to pinch the fabric edge under the hoop supporter Adjusting the Hoop Supporter for Optional Hoops The hoop supporter provides 2 alternate positions to adapt optional hoops available on the market such as Tajima s hoop Remove setscrews on both left and right hoop Supporter arms and remove them 1 Setscrew Attach both hoop supporter arms to the hoop supporter bar in the position B or C depending on the hoop you wish to use Secure the supporter arms with the setscrews 2 Left hoop supporter arm 3 Right hoop supporter arm 4 Hoop supporter bar NOTE Position A is for the standard hoops 23 gt fora ENTER 24 SECTION 2 BASIC OPERATION Basic Operation with the Sub Control Panel Machine operating buttons 1 Start Stop button Press this button to start or stop the machine The button glows red when the machine is stitching and green when the machine has stopped 2 Auto thread cutter button Press this button to trim the threads 3 Bobbin winding button Press this button to wind the bobbin Use the sub control panel to operate the machine without the RCS unit Funct
36. ext to the return icon 4 Circle key return Select the color section where you wish to stop the machine for re threading by pressing the circle key next to the next or previous color section icon 1 Circle keys color section 6 Press the circle key next to the manual color assignment icon then press the circle key next to the stop icon The machine will stop for changing the threads to the next colors after finishing the fourth color 5 Circle key stop There are 3 pages of the monogramming window Monogramming Press the page key to show the next or previous page 1 Page keys Page 1 Roman alphabets and spaces Page 2 Numerals punctuation marks and symbols Page 3 Dieresis and European accented letters x ZN ZEN Aa u Jej ufelo o lezi ol lel gt k oj r zl NI ELF fol fol LI LI olelel SX ZENA lt ie Hio Hiel dali fel 40 Border we Script Cheltenham AZ A Z Bauhaus Galant A Z A 5 Brush First Grade A AZ 2 Letters 3 Letters 4 OA Normal Sew x90 O O O O O S X VA 41 Function keys Font selection Press the circle key next to font icon to open the font selection window 1 Circle key font selection Press the arrow keys to select the desired font or border patterns The selected font will be indicated with a red arrow Press th
37. forward or rewind icon 4 Circle key playback 5 Circle key stop 6 Circle key fast forward 7 Circle key rewind Press the circle key next to the return icon to go back to the help menu Circle key return Disconnecting the RCS Unit You can use the RCS unit to control two more MB 4s After setting up the first unit of the MB 4 press the MENU key and press the circle key next to the RCS icon 1 MENU key 2 Circle key RCS The confirmation dialog box will open Press the OK key and the LCD touch panel turns off 3 OK key Disconnect the RCS connector from the machine 4 RCS connector The LCD screen of the sub control panel will display the setting corresponding to the LCD touch panel of the RCS unit 5 Sub control panel 35 sa nn an an O IA li na dp m oy s g W 10 STA A Keep hand clear Garriage will now move to set position AK Do you resume the last settings T A 36 SECTION 3 ADVANCED OPERATION WITH THE OPTIONAL RCS UNIT Selecting the Embroidery Patterns When turning the power on the LCD touch panel will show the opening window then a warning message will appear after a few seconds Press the OK key and the carriage will move to the home position Keep your hands clear of the moving parts 1 OK key The LCD touch panel will show a prompt asking you to re
38. he or sign to adjust the screen brightness 6 Circle keys Buzzer sound control Press the circle key next to the or adjust loudness of the buzzer To mute the buzzer set the value to 0 sign to Inch mm option You can select inch or millimeter for measuring unit displayed on the screen Press the circle key next to the small arrow to select inch or millimeter 7 Circle keys small arrow Press the OK key to register the new settings Or press the next page key to go to the next page OK key ma Screen Saver Touch Screen Calibration Machine Info Eco Mode Touch Screen Calibration Machine Info O a lt Screen Saver Touch Screen Calibration Machine Info Touch Screen Calibration PRESS MARK O O O O O O 4 Eco mode setting The sewing lights will turn off and the LCD screen go dark if you have not used the machine for a while Touching the screen will turn on the sewing lights and screen The Eco mode timer can be set from 1 to 30 minutes by pressing the circle key next to the or sign 1 Circle keys To turn off the Eco mode press the circle key next to the sign until OFF is displayed in the box Screen saver If the screen saver is activated it will be shown on the LCD screen instead of entering the eco mode To activ
39. he new settings Or press the next page key to go to the next page 69 Language selection You can select one of the following languages for screen message English 2 French 3 Spanish 4 Italian 5 Dutch 6 Japanese 7 German Russian 9 Swedish Portuguese 40 Finnish Press the arrow key to move the cursor red arrow to the language you wish to select 2 Arrow keys Press the OK key to confirm your selection Or press the exit key to close the setting mode window and return to the previous window File Management Saving the Pattern as a File 1 Ready To Sew m Mi L 17 13Colr E Floral Pink 266 E Orchid Pink 240 L Bright Blue 230 O Floral Pink 266 E Orchid Pink 240 E Bright Blue 230 X Floral Pink 266 Press the circle key next to the save file icon in the Ready to Sew mode 1 Circle key save file r Ji g p ce lt 1 lt zi Mo EbrightBluezso Un 00 Press the circle key next to the icon of the memory location to where you wish to save the file 2 Circle keys memory location 0 1 3MB _A gt hz zx lt ANA H Card E USB Memory TL S Bree NOTE If the memory devices are not connected to the RCS unit the icon of the device will be grayed out The folder list window of the selected memory location will open Press the desired folder icon to open 3 Folder icon 0 1 3MB A 1
40. ides of the guide bar before operating the machine 1 Head stopper 2 Guide bar When you repack the machine for transportation attach the two head stopper against the metal frame with the screws to fix the needle bar head NOTE Select the needle bar No 3 in the Ready to Sew mode and turn the power off then attach the stoppers refer to pages 26 39 cg Ni UD 4 4 SRA en s A Do not use the machine near appliances that radiate electromagnetic noise such as a microwave oven or do not plug in the machine to the same branch circuit where such appliances are connected Do not use or store the machine near a heat radiator or in a place with dust or high humidity Do not expose the machine to direct sunlight or open air When transporting the machine be sure it is lifted by two persons Hold the machine by the two legs and the hand grip on the bottom of the backside of the machine Remove the hoop supporter when transporting the machine to avoid damage by hitting the supporter Names of Parts Thread guide bar Pre tension control Tension control Check spring Hoop supporter Needle plate Hook cover Start Stop button Auto thread cutter button Sub control panel Spool pins Spool stand S E60 9 OOOO Machine socket Power switch Bobbin winder
41. ion Press the circle key next to the icon of the desired hoop to select Press the circle key next to the return icon and the editing screen will change to the selected hoop size 2 Circle key hoop type 3 Circle key return To select the optional Tajima hoops press the circle key next to the right arrow icon 4 Circle key right arrow The following 10 types of hoops can be selected M1 MB Hoop 240 x 200 M2 MB Hoop 126 x 110 M3 MB Hoop 50 x 50 M4 Cap Frame 100 x 60 optional item 11 Tajima hoop 24 x 24 mm optional item T2 Tajima hoop 38 x 38 mm optional item T3 Tajima hoop 59 x 59 mm optional item T4 Tajima hoop 79 x 79 mm optional item T5 Tajima hoop 100 x 100 mm optional item T6 Tajima hoop 39 x 160 mm optional item Moving the pattern To move the pattern on the editing screen press and drag the pattern to the desired location with your fingertip You can move the selected pattern also by pressing the arrow keys Arrow keys Resizing the pattern Press the circle key next to resize icon and the function key assignment will change to resizing 1 Circle key resize Press the circle key next to the enlarge icon to enlarge the pattern size 2 Circle key enlarge Press the circle key next to the reduce icon to reduce the pattern size 3 Circle key reduce Press the circle key next to the return icon to confirm the size change 4 Circle key return The pattern size will
42. ion buttons 1 MODE button Press this button to select one of the following modes Ready to Sew Stitch count setting Color section setting Needle bar number setting Pattern selection My setting D 0 BON 2 Trace button Press this button to trace the outline of the embroidery pattern without stitching 3 Arrow buttons These buttons can be used as Jog buttons in the Ready to Sew mode In other modes these button are used for selecting the items 4 ENTER button Press this button to confirm your selection or register the settings 5 LCD brightness adjusting dial Turn this dial with your fingertip to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen D LCD screen When turning the power on the LCD screen will show W 00 Press the ENTER button and the hoop will move to the home position 1 LCD screen 2 ENTER button NOTE If the LCD screen shows E 03 press the ENTER button to initialize the needle bar position After initializing the LCD screen will show W 00 20 The LCD screen will show W 01 Press the MODE button to start a new project or press the ENTER button if you wish to continue the last job before you turned the power off 3 MODE button The LCD screen will show the Ready to Sew mode display In the Ready to Sew mode the LCD screen shows the following information 4 Hoop type M1 MB Hoop 240 x 200 M2 MB Hoop 126 x 110 M3
43. izer MB for multi needle for further details Ja P Adhesive Iron on Stabilizer Place the Wrong side of fabric and the glossy side of the stabilizer together Fold up a corner of the stabilizer and fuse it with an iron NOTES Fold up a corner of the stabilizer to make it easier to peel off the excess stabilizer after e stitching lroning temperatures vary depending on kind of adhesive type stabilizer Bobbin Threads Cotton or spun rayon threads sizes 80 to 120 74 to 100 dtex 2 are recommended for bobbin thread Do not use poor quality prewound bobbins Needles Use the DB x K5Q1 NY size 11 needles Janome part number 770811000 Stabilizers To obtain the best quality embroidery it is important to use stabilizers Types of stabilizer Tear away stabilizer Use tear away stabilizers for stable woven fabrics Iron on stabilizer Fuse it to the wrong side of the fabrics with an iron Cut away stabilizer Use cutaway stabilizers for knits and all kinds of unstable fabrics Water soluble stabilizer Use this stabilizer for cutwork or lace embroidery and also for the right side of looped fabrics such as towelling to avoid loops coming through the embroidery Sticky stabilizer This stabilizer is a sticky paper used for securing a small fabric or work that cannot be secured in the hoop It is also used for velvet and other napped fabric that would be permanentl
44. l it straight away from the RCS unit 1 USB memory 2 USB port NOTE When turning the power on with the PC Design card inserted it will take a few moments to start up the RCS unit 19 Opening the embroidery pattern from the USB memory Press the open file key 1 Open file key Press the circle key next to the USB memory icon 2 Circle key USB memory The folder list window will open Press the Embf folder icon to open 3 Folder icon The file list window will open Press the desired file icon to open Refer to pages 70 73 for how to save and open the file C Conon 0 1 3MB MB 4 Card USB Memory CD ROM 0 1 488MB e CD ROM CD ROM Drive NOTE Do not use any other CD ROM drive than the Janome exclusive CD ROM drive which is available from authorized dealers 76 Insert the mini USB connector into the USB port on the back of the CD ROM drive 1 Mini USB port on the CD ROM drive Insert the USB connector into the USB port on the RCS unit The CD ROM drive does not need external power source since it is supplied from the RCS unit via the USB cable 2 USB port on the RCS unit Opening the embroidery pattern from the CD ROM Press the open file key 1 Open file key Press the circle key next to the CD ROM icon 2 Circle key CD ROM The folder list window will open Press the Embf folder
45. large rings 1 Spool pin 2 Felt ring large 3 Felt ring small 4 Small spool of thread 5 Spool pin for bobbin winding Setting the thread cone Attach the spool rests on the spool pins Place the thread cones on the spool pins Cover the thread cone with the spool net if the thread is shaky or kinky when sewing If the net is too long for a spool fold the net and place it on the spool 6 Spool rest 7 Spool net Setting the spool of thread Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming out from the left backside Attach the spool cap and firmly press it against the spool Spool cap NOTE To prevent the thread from unraveling leave the net on the thread cone or hook the thread end into the notch of the spool when it is not in use 9 Notch Installing the Hoop Supporter O Loosen the two thumbscrews on the hoop supporter 1 Hoop supporter 2 Thumbscrew Turn the power switch on to move the carriage to the center Hold the hoop supporter with both hands and place it under the carriage plate by inserting the necks of both thumbscrews into the slots in the carriage plate 3 Slot in the carriage plate Tighten the thumbscrews with the screwdriver to secure the hoop supporter 11 Installing the RCS Unit optional item Loosen the thumbscrew and open the mounting arm 1 Thumbscrew 2 Mounting arm Loosen the
46. layers Cut the thread close to the bobbin and press the bobbin winder button again When the bobbin is fully wound the machine will stop automatically Remove the bobbin from the bobbin winder spindle 9 Cut the thread with the bobbin thread cutter Bobbin thread cutter NS Q ATA AR m a NG ME 2 Removing the bobbin case CAUTION Turn the power switch off before removing the bobbin case Open the hook cover toward you 1 Hook cover Hold and open the latch of the bobbin case Take the bobbin case out from the machine 2 Latch Inserting the bobbin Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case leaving a 2 5 cm thread tail as illustrated 1 Bobbin 2 Bobbin case Draw the thread to slip it into the slit of the bobbin Case 3 Slit Pull the thread to slide it under the tension blade until the thread comes out from the opening 4 Tension blade 5 Opening 4 Pass the thread through the pigtail by spiralling the thread around the pigtail Pigtail NOTE The bobbin should turn clockwise when the thread is pulled 17 A Inserting the bobbin case Hold the bobbin case with the latch and insert the bobbin case into the hook aligning the rib with the notch Push the bobbin case as far as it will go and release the latch Latch 2 Rib 3 Notch Close the hook cover 4 Hook cove
47. le e Built in design selection e Monogramming Editing e Disconnecting the RCS unit 2 File open key Press this key to open the embroidery data files saved in the various location 3 SET key Press this key to enter the My setting mode 4 Help key Press tis key to open the help movie menu 5 Page keys Press the previous page key f to show the previous display Press the next page key to show the next display 6 Arrow keys Press these keys to select the next item in the direction of arrow 7 Exit key Press this key to close the current window and return to the previous window OK key Press this key to confirm your selection or register the settings you have made 9 Circle keys Function keys The icon next to each circle key indicates the function assigned to that key These keys carry out different functions in different situations 33 oo0oo0o0o0oO 34 On screen Help Movie Press the help key to open the help movie menu You can view 6 help topics of essential operations 1 Help key Select the help topic you wish to view by pressing the arrow keys and press the OK key 2 Arrow keys 3 OK key Press the circle key next to the playback icon to start the help movie Press the circle key next to the stop icon to stop playing You can search the movie in forward or reverse direction by pressing the circle key next to the fast
48. lows The memory size is indicated with the scale bar 5 Scale bar Opening a file x You can open embroidery data files from the internal memoryof the MB 4 RCS unit and memory devices such as the optional ATA PC card USB memory and CD ROM drivesum The RCS unit is able to open embroidery data files in Janome jef and Tajima dst format Press the open file key to the save file icon in the Ready to Sew mode 1 Open file key Press the circle key next to the icon of the SUE memory location from where you wish to open the file 2 Circle keys memory location es NOTE If the memory devices are not connected to the RCS unit the icon of the device will be grayed out The folder list window of the selected memory location will open Press the desired folder icon to open 3 Folder icon 4 The file list window of the selected folder will open If there is no file saved in the folder a blank list will be displayed Press the desired file icon to open 4 File icon AA The screen will display to the Ready to Sew U i 2 window When you open a Tajima a file you Bega to acon VR Arae rae the thread colors to each PERNS 0 Ve since it does nor have the thread color information Refer to page 51 for how to assign the thread color A Tajima dst file which has more than 78 sections E cannot be opened 72 Save File Delete Location CH RCS Embf MENU 0 1
49. nsert the PC Design card into the card slot on the RCS unit with the front side of the card facing toward you Push the card in until the card ejector button pops out 1 Card slot 2 Front side of the card 3 Card ejector button Ejecting the PC Design card Press the card ejector button and the card will pop out Take the card out from the RCS unit 4 PC Design card NOTE When turning the power on with the PC Design card inserted it will take a few moments to start up the RCS unit 0 1 3MB AA cr USB Memory CD ROM ED CD Opening the embroidery pattern from the PC Design card Press the open file key 1 Open file key Press the circle key next to the card icon 2 Circle key PC card The file list window will open Press the desired file icon to open 3 File icon NOTE The RCS unit is also compatible with ATA PC cards CompactFlash and adapter Refer to pages 70 73 for how to save and open the file PUSE Memory e Card USB Memory 0 1 488MB DO I USB Memor USB Memory The RCS unit is compatible with the USB memory which can be used to save and transfer the files between the machine and your PC The USB memory is available at camera shops PC supplies stores etc in various forms Insert the USB memory into the USB port on the RCS unit To remove the USB memory pul
50. on Press the upward arrow button to move the hoop forward 10 stitches 9 Upward arrow button Press the downward arrow button to move the hoop backward 10 stitches Downward arrow button Removing the Hoop Hold the setting plates with both hands and lift the front side of the setting plates to release them from the positioning pins Slide the hoop toward you and remove it from the machine 1 Setting plate 2 Positioning pin Loosen the hoop tightening screw 3 Hoop tightening screw Remove the inner hoop and the fabric 4 Inner hoop NOTE Before you turn the machine off make sure to bring the needle bar to up position by pressing the Auto thread cutter button 29 Adjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the needle thread tension Adjust the needle thread tension by turning the tension dial so that a small amount of the needle thread shows on the wrong side of the fabric 1 Tension dial NOTE If the thread kinks while stitching turn the pre tension dial clockwise slightly to eliminate kinks 2 Pre tension dial 30 Tension is too tight If the needle thread tension is too tight the bobbin thread shows on the right side of the fabric Reduce the tension by turning the tension dial to a lower number 3 Bobbin thread Tension is too loose If the needle thread tension is too loose the needle thread forms lo
51. on for monogramming Press the circle key next to or to select one of the following hoops as a default hoop for ie Ge monogramming Maximum speed setting E D Circle keys i M1 MB hoop 240 x 200 M2 MB hoop 126 x 110 M3 MB hoop 50 x 50 11 Tajima hoop 24 x 24 optional item T2 Tajima hoop 38 x 38 optional item T3 Tajima hoop 59 x 59 optional item T4 Tajima hoop 79 x 79 optional item T5 Tajima hoop 100 x 100 optional item T6 Tajima hoop 39 x 160 optional item Press the OK key to register the new settings Or press the next page key to go to the next page 65 i Tread selection I Janome 1 Madeira A Polyester 40 Polyester 40 Mettler G termann Robison SULKY Anton Poly Sheen Rayon 40 Rayon 40 Color Control m Tread selection Robison i CH Janome nton Madeira y Polyester 40 Polyester 40 Mettler Gutermann SU Poly Sheen Rayon 40 Rayon 40 Color Control Tread selection Robison x Janome _ Anton Madeira Polyester 40 Polyester 40 Mettler Gutermann Robison SULKY Anton Poly Sheen Rayon 40 Rayon 40 Color Control Selecting the thread brand There are 6 brands of embroidery threads to choose from Press the circle key next to the left or right head arrow to move the cursor red arrow to select the desired brand Circle keys arrow Screen color options You can change the color of th
52. ops and the stitches look shaggy Tighten the tension by turning the tension dial to a higher number Adjusting the bobbin thread tension To tighten the bobbin thread tension turn the adjusting screw clockwise To loosen the bobbin thread tension turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise After the adjustment test the tension by jerking the bobbin case with the thread end held by hand The bobbin case should be falling slowly NOTE When adjusting the tension turn the adjusting screw slightly since the adjustment is sensitive Adjusting screw Replacing the Needle AN WARNING Always make sure to turn the power off before replacing the needle Checking the needle Check the needle regularly and replace it with new one if it is bent or dull To check the straitness of the needle place it onto something flat The gap between the needle shaft and the flat surface should be consistent Gap AN caution Do not use the bent or blunt needle The bent needle can cause it to break Replacing the needle Loosen the needle clamp screw with the small screwdriver included in the standard accessary Pull the needle out from the needle clamp 2 Small screwdriver 3 Needle clamp screw Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the long groove facing you Push the needle up as far as it will go and tighten the needle clamp screw securel
53. p and pass it through the second hole from the right 3 Second hole from the right Continue to pull the thread up to the right take up lever Pass the thread through the eye of the take up lever 4 Take up lever 19 Draw the thread down and pass it through the third hole from the right in the guide plate 5 Third hole from the right Continue to draw the thread down to the lower guide plate and pass the thread through the right hole 6 Right hole in the lower guide plate Hold the thread with both hand and slip the thread behind in the right needle bar thread guide 7 Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle with the handy needle threader refer to the next page Pass the thread through the hole in the presser foot Draw the thread up and pinch the thread tail with the holder spring Hole in the presser foot 9 Holder spring Pull up the tension release lever to close the tension disks Tension release lever 20 21 Threading the needle with the needle threader Hold the needle threader with a triangle mark facing up Insert the thread into the Y notch of the threader from the right 1 Triangle mark 2 Y notch Slide the threader down along the needle while pushing it gently until the threader pin goes into the needle eye Place the V notch over the needle just above the needle eye 3 V notch Push the threader until the threader pin comes out through the needle eye with a loop of
54. r 18 19 Threading the Needle The threading path of all needles is similar Review the threading procedure of the first needle when threading other needles Threading needle No 1 Place a thread cone on the front right spool pin Draw the thread up and pass it through the right hole in the thread guide bar from behind Slip the thread under the tension leaf 1 Hole in the thread guide bar 2 Tension leaf Draw the thread to the right pre tension control Pass the thread through the guide hole from behind While holding the thread with both hands slip the thread under the tension disk of the pre tension control Hook the thread aroung the guide pin from right to left Make sure to insert the thread under the tension disk by tugging the thread 3 Guide hole 4 Pre tension control 5 Guide pin NOTE Refer to the illustration for the thread path of each pre tension Push back the tension release lever so the tension disk of the tension control will open 6 Tension release lever 7 Tension control 4 Hold the thread with both hands and pull it down along the right channel Channel is WI el le S E la O Y WAV A Draw the thread down and pass it through the right hole in the guide plate 1 Right hole in the guide plate 6 Pass the thread through the eye of the right check spring 2 Eye of the check spring Pull the thread u
55. r and name to each machine Press the circle key next to Rename and the keyboard window will open Enter the identification number Only 1 to 3 can be entered To delete the number press the circle key next to the delete icon 1 Circle key Rename 2 Identification number 3 Circle key delete Press the circle key next to right arrow 4 Circle key right arrow Enter the machine name and press the OK key and the key board window will close Up to 16 characters can be entered 5 Machine name To delete the character press the circle key next to the delete icon and the last character will be deleted Press the OK key to register the new settings Or press the next page key to go to the next page 6 OK key ATA PC Card USB Memory Reset all to defaults Format memory All the stored data will be erased RCS Format RCS MB 4 ATA PC Card USB Memory Reset all to defaults Format RCS MB 4 ATA PC Card USB Memory Reset all to defaults Format RCS MB 4 ATA PC Card USB Memory Reset all to defaults NI 4 gt Formatting the memory If the internal memory or media does not function due to damage to the memory bank you need to re enable it by formatting the memory Press the arrow key up or down to select the desired memory location Press the circle key next to Yes and the confirmation message will appear Press the OK key to format the memor
56. rection of A to lower the needle into the hole in the needle plate 6 Adjust the position of the needle plate so that needle enters into the center of the hole 7 Hole in the needle plate Tighten the 2 setscrew securely with the offset screwdriver Turn the handwheel in the direction of B to raise the needle bar Turn the power switch off before oiling If you use the machine frequently oil the needle bars every two weeks and oil the hook race every day Clip the tip of the oiler with scissors Apply a few drops of oil to the needle bar throgh the f holes in the front cover 01177 1 Holes in the front cover 2 Oiler y Open the hook cover and remove the bobbin case A Clean the inside of the hook with the lint brush pa o 3 Hook race NOTE Use only a good quality sewing machine oil Do not apply too much oil otherwise threads and fabric may be stained with excess oil Wipe off any excess oil with a waste cloth 79 Error Messages Error Message Error Description Remedy LE 00 Communication error with the RCS unit Turn the power switch off and turn it on again E 01 Initializing error Turn the power switch off and turn it on again E 02 Needle bar switching error Turn the power switch off and turn it on again E 03 Needle bar stop position error Press the ENTER bu
57. s box 6 Circle key return 6 Status box Deleting the pattern Select the pattern to delete by pressing the pattern image in the editing screen The selected pattern is indicated with a green frame Press the circle key next to the delete icon to delete the selected pattern 1 Circle key delete Saving the file It is recommended to save the original pattern created in the editing mode for the future use The pattern will be saved as a data file in jef format Press the circle key next to the file save icon and the file save window will open Refer to pages 70 71 for detailed instructions 1 Circle key delete To show the alternate function key assignment press the circle key next to the right arrow icon 2 Circle key right arrow oy Press the circle key next to the right arrow icon to show 2 T O O S O T a O O g g 3 8 o s s E 2 c p S O S o t O O O 1 mu gt o YN Y o 2 o EG 0 Z V D V O aj 49 E 0 T o 2 6 a os D Z ores 2 gt 6 Sc N gt N E SS 9 y 8s 385 O o e c A C lt D 5 c o lt a 5 D lt Xx cr 0 10 O N e N e c gt i gt gt c 6 oc N gt CN gt O u Q Oo eb Br z 0 o 2 oD lt lt x o cox cox O x xQx o gt s o o o 5 Vv DV Oo o 2 E 25 E 25 5 O O O o v H 5 C
58. s too dense 4 The control system does not work correctly Turn the power off and turn it on again The machine is noisy 1 Lint has accumulated in the hook See page 76 2 The machine runs out of oil See page 78 The needle thread breaks 1 The needle thread is not threaded properly See page 19 2 The needle thread tension is too tight See page 30 3 The needle is bent or blunt See page 31 4 The needle is not inserted properly See page 31 5 Modify the pattern by using an embroidery software Stitch density is too dense 6 Poor quality threads are used Use a high quality threads 7 The bobbin thread is not threaded properly See page 17 The bobbin thread breaks 1 The bobbin thread is not threaded properly See page 17 2 Lint has accumulated in the hook See page 76 3 The bobbin is not inserted into the bobbin case properly See page 17 4 The bobbin or bobbin case has a scratch or Replace the bobbin or nick bobbin case The needle breaks 1 The needle is not inserted properly See page 31 2 The needle is bent or blunt See page 31 3 The needle clamp screw is loose See page 31 4 The needle thread tension is too tight See page 30 5 Modify the pattern by using an embroidery software gi The threads are tangled on the bottom side of the fabric Short stitches are eliminated with the Ignore short stitches setting 7 The needle thread is not threaded properly See page 19
59. ss the OK key to confirm the setting 6 The screen will return to the editing window Press the OK key The ready to sew window will open The pattern image will be shown in the new color and the color list will show the new color names that you have assigned Color list gt E Si HP I AAA a a a a ENEN EERE Pty ye ie PEE gt AA td HI am Hee k Mi PT TE LT T T fsha aaa o H HH PO 4 uy oe r O eJfole olle l e 4 y y Ey CI CHOHOHONONO KOKOKOKOKO 52 Combining the Patterns and Lettering Press the MENU key D MENU key Press the circle key next to the built in pattern Icon 2 Circle key built in 3 OK key The pattern selection window will open Select pattern 7 4 The editing window will open and the stitch image of the selected pattern will appear Move the pattern to the right bottom corner of the editing screen by using the arrow keys or by dragging it with your fingertip 4 Arrow keys 6 Make a duplicate of the pattern by pressing the circle key next to the copy icon Flip the duplicated pattern horizontally by pressing the circle key next to the flip horizontal icon 5 Circle key copy 6 Circle key flip horizontal M OT HEB Ean ser Hat HEE A Z 7 m Press Corresponding Function Button 45 OIO OI0OIOIO MENU P REED HERRE TI nm HERA i Hd sal AOTT Ht Imj BEA L 1 i iF Te E E E a EC E
60. sume the last settings or not Press the OK key if you wish to continue sewing the last pattern used before you turned the power off Or press the exit X key to start a new job 2 Exit key X When you press the exit X key the LCD touch panel will show the pattern selection window of the built in designs To select the monogramming or editing mode press the circle key next to the monogram or editing icon 3 Circle key monogramming 4 Circle key editing In the monogramming mode you can select 10 styles of font 2 letters 3 letters and border patterns In the editing mode you can modify and combine embroidery patterns imported from various sources including the built in designs PC Design cards CD ROM and free design form Internet O Selecting the built in designs There are 50 ready to sew embroidery designs categorized by hoop size To view the designs on the next page press the next page key 1 Next page key Press the previous page key to go back to the previous page 2 Previous page key A The designs on pages 1 7 to 2 7 are those for the hoop M2 MB Hoop 126 x 110 B The designs on pages 3 7 to 6 7 are those for the hoop M1 MB Hoop 240 x 200 C The designs on page 7 7 are those for the hoop M3 MB Hoop 50 x 50 37 1 TT Ivory White 253 2 H Bamboo 224 I Ti Tangerine 274 I Orange 203 I m ienna 25
61. the next setting 03 Machine ID number When connecting two or three units of the MB 4 to the PC at the same time you need to assign the identification number to each machine Press the right or left arrow button gt the ID number Press the ENTER button to register the new setting or press the upward arrow button to go to the next setting to select NOTE Press the downward arrow button to go back to the previous setting of 04 NO 05 NO 06 O ae 600 G 04 Formatting the memory If the internal memory does not function due to damage to the memory bank you need to re enable it by formatting the memory Press the right arrow button to indicate YES Press the ENTER button to format the memory If you do not wish to format press the left arrow button to change the indication to NO Press the ENTER button to register the new setting or press the upward arrow button O to go to the next setting 05 Resetting all to defaults All the parameters in the My setting mode can be reset to the original values factory setting Press the right arrow button to indicate YES Press the ENTER button to reset the settings to defaults If you do not wish to format press the left arrow button to change the indication to NO Press the ENTER button to register the new setting or press the upward arrow bu
62. thread 4 Threader pin 4 Remove the threader from the needle slowly leaving the thread loop behind the needle eye Using the tweezers pull the loop of the thread out to the back 5 Tweezers Setting the Fabric in the Embroidery Hoop Attach stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabric Mark the centerlines for pattern placement on the right side of the fabric 1 Fabric 2 Centerlines 3 Stabilizer Place the inner hoop with the template on the fabric Make sure that the arrow marks on the hoop and template are facing away from you Align the centerlines on the fabric and template 4 Inner hoop 5 Template 6 Arrow mark Loosen the hoop tightening screw on the outer hoop 7 Outer hoop Hoop tightening screw 4 Hold the inner hoop and fabric together and push them into the outer hoop Make sure to keep the centerlines aligned Do not push the setting plates push the 4 corners of the inner hoop 9 Setting plate Tighten the hoop tightening screw slightly Pull the edge of the fabric to stretch it drum tight NOTE Make sure the bottom of the inner hoop is level with the outer hoop 22 6 Tighten the hoop tightening screw securely Remove the template Setting the Embroidery Hoop Hold the setting plate with both hands and insert them under the holder clips Slide the hoop on the hoop supporter until the holes catch the positioning pins on the hoop support
63. tric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances DANG ER Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock 1 The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor 2 If repair or replacement of the cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal 3 Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the product if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician 4 This product is for use on a nominal 120 V circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Fig A A temporary adaptor which looks like the adaptor illustrated in Fig C may be used to connect this plug to a 2 pole receptacle as shown in Fig B If a properly grounded outlet is not available the temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician The green colored rigid ear lug and
64. tton to go to the next setting 06 Maximum sewing speed The maximum sewing speed can be set from 400 to 800 spm by 100 spm increments Press the right or left arrow button gt to alter the sewing speed Press the ENTER button to register the new setting or press the upward arrow button O to go to the next setting 07 Thread selection There are 6 brands of thread to choose from Press the right or left arrow button o to select the brand number The color code of the selected brand will be shown in the Ready to sew mode display The brand numbers are as follows 1 Janome 2 Gutermann Sulky rayon 40 3 Madeira polyester 40 4 Mettler Poly Sheen 5 Robison Anton polyester 40 6 Robison Anton rayon 409 Press the ENTER button to register the new setting or press the upward arrow button to go to the next setting 58 08 ON 09 OFF 99 08 Reminder message ON OFF When you press the START STOP button a reminder message will appear on the LCD screen However you can turn off the reminder Press the right arrow button gt to indicate OFF to turn off the reminder Press the ENTER button to register the new setting or press the upward arrow button to go to the next setting 09 Ignoring short stitches Very short stitches may cause the thread to break To avoid this problem turn on the ignoring short stitches function
65. tton to reset the machine E 04 Driving motor stops due to an overload After 15 seconds the LCD screen will show the Ready to Sew mode display Remove jamming threads or other cause of overloading E 05 Needle thread broke or ran out Press the MODE key to return to the Ready to Sew mode and re thread the needle LE 06 Needle bar setting error Press the MODE button to return to the Ready to Sew mode then set the needle bar number LE 07 Auto thread cutting error Turn the power switch off and turn it on again LE 08 Opening tension disks while stitching Pull the tension release lever to close the tension disks The LCD screen will show the Ready to Sew mode display E 09 Upper shaft stop position error Turn the power switch off and turn it on again Audible Signals Audible signal The buzzer sounds when pip Normal operation pip pip pip pip Invalid operation or malfunction pip pip Thread color change pip peep pip peep peep Embroidery completed Malfunction 80 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Reference The machine does not run N The machine is not plugged in correctly The threads are jammed in the hook or around the take up lever A confirmation message or an error message is displayed See page 13 Remove jamming threads Follow the message to turn it off Stitch density i
66. ump thread trimming The machine will trim the jump thread automatically after the specified number of jump stitches Press the right or left arrow button gt to adjust the number of jumps The adjustable range is from 1 to 8 Press the ENTER button to register the new setting If you wish to cancel the changes press the MODE button and LCD screen will return to the My setting mode display without registering the settings 60 _Screen Contrast 0 51 inch mm inch mm amp o ojllojleilojlel Screen Contrast c i ME 5 _ Screen Contrast Q 5 inch mm x Screen Contrast muj E m de E mL v inch mm inch mm g 61 Customizing the Settings with the Optional RCS Unit The machine settings and LCD screen display can be customized with the RCS unit Press the SET key and the setting mode window will open 1 SET key There are 8 pages of display including the language selection in the setting mode To display the next page press the next page key Press the previous page key to go back to the previous page 2 Next page key 3 Previous page key The selected attribute is indicated with a pointer to the left To select the desired attribute press the upward or downward arrow key to move the arrow up or down 4 Pointer 5 Arrow keys LCD brightness adjustment Press the circle key next to t
67. w icon to shrink the arc 5 Circle key shrink 6 After adjusting the arc shape press the circle key next to the return icon to confirm the arc shape 6 Circle key return Edit E Mi MENU gee A COO Riese ere eo fa CH BERR eee H H aanne l COLI NIEJE amatm Para ee Tam mio 3 Color is 91 Customizing the color setting The background color of the editing screen and section color of the pattern image can be changed to simulate the actual colors of the fabric and threads Press the circle key next to the color icon and the color palette window will open 1 Circle key color Press the circle key next to the screen section icon to select the colors of the screen or pattern To customize the colors of the pattern image Press the desired color icon to choose and drag the slider to adjust the shade of the color 2 Color icon G Slider 4 If you wish to assign a name to the customized color press the circle key next to the Name icon The keyboard window will open Enter the desired name and press the OK key 4 Circle key name 5 OK key To delete a wrong entry press the circle key next to the delete icon The last character will be deleted 6 Circle key delete Press the circle key next to the next section icon to select the second color section of the pattern 7 Circle key next section Repeat the above steps to change the colors of all the sections Pre
68. y If you do not wish to format press the exit key 1 Arrow keys up down 2 Circle key Yes 3 OK key 4 Exit key X Confirmation dialog box NOTE If you format all the data stored in the memory will be erased and cannot be restored You are recommended to save the data in other memory location before formatting Format RCS MB 4 ATA PC Card USB Memory gt Reset all to defaults CHOHOMNOMOMO gt 64 9 Resetting all to defaults All the parameters in the setting mode except for the language will be reset to the original values factory setting by pressing the circle key next to Yes 2 Circle key Yes Press the OK key to register the new settings Or press the next page key to go to the next page A Grid size The grid size of the editing screen can be changed by pressing the circle key next to or You can select one of 3 sizes 10 mm 20 mm and 30 mm To hide the grid select OFF 1 Circle keys Lio mm Maximum speed setting Hoop for Monogramming A Maximum sewing speed The maximum speed of embroidery can be changed z from 400 to 800 spm by 100 spm intervals i 6 7 6 Press the circle key next to or to select the Maximum speed setting al P desired speed 1 Circle keys Hoop for Monogramming F Hoop selecti
69. y J EOOOHONNNONZNNNO 11LNENENIIL ejeje eje ojete eee OOO OOQ Multi color monogramming You can sew a multi color monogramming by assigning different thread color to each character Press the circle key next to the right arrow icon to show the alternate function key assignment 1 Circle key right arrow Press the circle key next to the separation icon 2 Circle key separation The color list will appear Press the circle key next to the automatic color assignment icon to assign temporary colors to the needle bars refer to page 37 Press the circle key next to the custom color icon 3 Circle key custom color 4 The color palette will open Select the desired color from the color palette by pressing the arrow key 4 Arrow keys The icon of the selected color will be indicated with a red frame and the code number and name of the color will be displayed under the stitch image Press the circle key next to the next color section icon 5 Circle key next color section 6 Select the desired color for the second color section Repeat the steps 5 6 to assign the colors to all characters Press the OK key to confirm the color setting 6 OK key 45 Editing In the editing mode you can modify and combine the embroidery patterns and monograms Press the circle key next to the editing icon 1 Circle key editing The editing window will open ME
70. y marked by the hoop Usage e The stabilizer should be attached to the wrong side of fabric More than one layer may be required Felt or stable fabrics do not need to be stabilized and you may embroider directly on them For firm fabrics you may place a thin paper under the fabric The non adhesive type should be used when embroidering fabric which cannot be ironed or for sections which are difficult to iron Cut the stabilizer larger than the embroidery hoop and set it on the hoop so that the entire piece is fastened within the hoop to prevent looseness of the fabric 15 GA V II NO 16 Winding the Bobbin Place the thread cone spool of thread on the rear most spool pin Pass the thread through the thread guide A 1 Thread guide A Pass the thread through the upper hole and lower hole in the thread guide B 2 Thread guide B Draw the thread to the front Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread firmly around and under the tension disk 3 Tension disk 4 Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle 4 Hole in the bobbin 5 Bobbin winder spindle Push the bobbin winder stopper up against the bobbin 6 Bobbin winder stopper 6 Press the bobbin winding button while holding the thread end 7 Bobbin winder button Press the bobbin winder button to stop the machine when the bobbin has wound a few
71. y with the screwdriver 4 Long groove NOTE Use the DB x K5Q1 NY size 11 needles Janome part number 770811000 31 32 Basic Operation of the Optional RCS Unit Machine operating buttons 1 Start Stop button Press this button to start or stop the machine The button glows red when the machine is stitching and green that the machine has stopped 2 Auto thread cutter button Press this button to trim the threads 3 Trace button Press this button to trace the outline of the embroidery pattern without stitching 4 Jog buttons Press these buttons to move the hoop for precise positioning 5 Carriage centering button Press this button to move the carriage to the center position 6 Stitch back button Press this button to move the hoop backward The hoop will move backward 10 stitches each time you press this button Stitch forward button Press this button to move the hoop forward The hoop will move forward 10 stitches each time you press this button Bobbin winding button Press tis button to wind the bobbin The indicator lights up while winding the bobbin 9 Indicator Function keys AN caution Do not press the LCD touch panel with hard or sharp pointed objects like pencils screwdrivers or the like START STOP 1 MENU key Press this key to assign mode selection to the circle keys There are 4 modes availab

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