JANOME JNH7700QCP Anleitungsheft

Instruction Book

84 Needle up/down position buttonPress this button to bring the needle bar up or down.The machine will stop with the needle up or downdepending on the

9Raising and Lowering the Presser FootThe presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.1 Presser foot lifterYou can raise the presser foot h

10Function Keys1 Mode key (refer to page 23)Press this key to open the group selection window.2 Monogram key (refer to page 80)Press this key to selec

11Changing the Presser Foot WARNING:Turn the power switch off before changing the presserfoot.Removing the presser footRaise the needle to its highest

12Setting for Dual Feed Sewing WARNING:Turn the power switch off before changing the presserfoot.Attach the dual feed foot when sewing with the dual f

13Disengaging the dual feed devicez Raise the presser foot lifter to the extra liftedposition.1 Extra lifted positionx Pull down the dual feed device

14Setting the Spool of ThreadLift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on thespool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown.Attach the

15Winding the Bobbinz Pull the thread from the spool.Hold the thread with both hands and pass the threadinto the guide slot.1 Guide slotx Draw the thr

16Inserting the Bobbinz Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with thethread running off counterclockwise.x Guide the thread into the front notch on t

17Threading the MachineRaise the presser foot. Press the needle up/down positionbutton twice to raise the needle.Turn the power switch off.Pass the th

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory ormental capabiliti

18Built-in needle threaderNOTE:The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16needle, or a #11 Blue needle.Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended.z Low

19Drawing Up the Bobbin Threadz Raise the presser foot lifter.Hold the needle thread with your finger.1 Needle threadx Press the needle up/down positi

20Changing NeedlesCAUTION:Always make sure to turn the power switch off anddisconnect the machine from the power supply beforechanging the needle.Rais

21Auto-thread tensionFor general sewing, set the thread tension dial at AUTO,which covers a wide range of sewing conditions.Recommended tension settin

22Adjusting the Foot PressureThe foot pressure can be adjusted with the foot pressuredial located under the top cover.The dial has 7 setting positions

23The stitch patterns are classified into 11 groups.To select the desired stitch pattern, refer to the referencechart inside the top cover to identify

24Help keyPressing this key will show alternative applications anduseful information for the following stitch patterns:1 Help keyWhen one of the above

25Customizing Machine SettingsYou can customize the machine settings to yourpreference.Press the set key and the LCD screen will show themachine setti

26Sub window display timeA sub window will appear when selecting certain patternssuch as buttonholes.The duration of the sub window display can be alt

27Touch panel calibrationIf the touch panel keys seem out of alignment, calibratethe key position as follows.z Press the center of the stitch width ad

1TABLE OF CONTENTSGETTING READY TO SEWNames of Parts ... 2Standard Accessories .

28Language selectionYou can choose one of the following languages forscreen display.1 English2 Spanish3 Finnish4 French5 German6 Italian7 Dutch8 Portu

29UTILITY STITCHESStraight StitchMachine settingsPattern: D1 (Utility)Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Zigzag foot A or Dual feed foot ADFoot pressur

30Securing seamFor fastening the ends of seams, press the reversebutton and sew several reverse stitches.The machine sews in reverse as long as you pr

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32Adjusting the needle drop positionThe needle drop position of the straight stitches can bealtered by pressing the stitch width adjusting key.NOTE:Th

33Example: To change the preset value of the stitchlengthSelect the stitch pattern you wish to change the presetvalue.The indication of stitch width a

34Automatic plate converterSetting for straight stitchWhen stitch pattern D1S, D2S or D3S is selected, theautomatic plate converter will close to set

35Opening the automatic plate converterThe automatic plate converter should be open if anypattern other than D1S, D2S or D3S is selected.The APC setti

36Variety of straight stitchesStraight stitch with left needle positionMachine settingsPattern: D4 (Utility)Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Zigzag f

37Triple stretch stitchMachine settingsPattern: 5 (Utility)Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Zigzag foot AFoot pressure: 7This strong, durable stitch

2GETTING READY TO SEWNames of Parts1Take-up lever2 Foot pressure dial3 Reference chart4Top cover5 Foot storage compartment6 Bobbin thread cutter7 Bobb

382(A)3112(B)Sewing with the Dual Feed DeviceMachine settingsPattern: D1SThread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Dual feed foot ADFoot pressure: 7NOTE:Patte

39Attaching the convertible free motion quilting footLoosen the thumbscrew and remove the foot holder.Attach the convertible free motion quilting foot

402.07.01.05.0Zigzag StitchMachine SettingPattern: 9 or 10 (Utility)Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Zigzag foot AFoot pressure: 7Zigzag stitch is us

41Overcasting StitchesOvercasting with zigzag stitchMachine settingsPattern: 9 or 10 (Utility)Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Overcasting foot CFoot

42Knit stitchMachine settingsPattern: 13 (Utility)Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Zigzag foot AFoot pressure: 7This stitch is recommended for sewing

43Zipper SewingMachine settingsPattern: D1 (Utility)Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Zipper foot EFoot pressure: 7Attaching the zipper foot EFit the

44Sewingz Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the rightseam allowance under to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8“)margin. Place the zipper teeth next to t

45v Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat withthe right side facing up.Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together.1 Basting2 Zipp

46Rolled HemMachine settingsPattern: D1 (Utility)Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Rolled hem foot DFoot pressure: 7SewingFold the edge of the fabric

47Blind HemmingMachine settingsPattern: 16 or 17 (Utility)Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Blind hemming foot GFoot pressure: 7Select pattern 16 for

3Standard Accessories1 Zigzag foot A (set on the machine)2 Overcasting foot C3 Rolled hem foot D4 Zipper foot E5 Satin stitch foot F6 Blind hemming fo

48Changing the needle drop positionPress the stitch width adjusting key.The LCD screen shows the distance between the leftneedle position and the guid

491Shell TuckMachine settingsPattern: 18 (Utility)Thread tension: 6-8Presser foot: Satin stitch foot FFoot pressure: 7Use a light weight fabric (trico

50ButtonholesVariety of buttonholes23 Square (Sensor) buttonholeThis square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weightfabrics.The buttonhole

51Square (Sensor) buttonholesMachine settingsPattern: 23 (Buttonhole)Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot RFoot pressure: 7Sens

52c Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go.1 Buttonhole leverNOTE:If you start sewing without pulling down the buttonholelever, the LCD s

53b Start the machine to sew the buttonhole.The machine will sew the left row first.n Then it goes to the end point with straight stitches.The machine

54Corded buttonholeMachine settingsPattern 23 (Buttonhole)Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot RFoot pressure: 7With the automa

5512Adjusting the buttonhole widthThe buttonhole width can be adjusted by pressing thestitch width adjusting key.Press the “+“ sign on the stitch widt

56Memory buttonholeMachine settingsPattern: 24 (Buttonhole)Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot RFoot pressure: 7When selecting

57Round end and fine fabric buttonholesMachine settingsPattern: 25 or 26 (Buttonhole)Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot RFoo

4Extension TableThe extension table provides an extended sewing areaand can be removed for free arm sewing.1 Extension tableTo detach:Draw the table o

58Stretch buttonholesMachine settingsPattern: 30 or 32 (Buttonhole)Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot RFoot pressure: 7The s

59Button SewingMachine settingsPattern: 34 (Buttonhole)Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Button sewing foot TFoot pressure: 7Feed dog: Lowered (refer

60DarningMachine settingsPattern: 35 (Buttonhole)Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot RFoot pressure: 7When selecting the darni

61Sewing a shorter darningTo sew a darning shorter than 2 cm (3/4”), first stop themachine after sewing the required length, then press thereverse but

62TackingMachine settingsPattern: 36 (Buttonhole)Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Satin stitch foot FFoot pressure: 7Tacking is used to reinforce poc

63EyeletMachine settingsPattern: 38-40 (Buttonhole)Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Satin stitch foot FFoot pressure: 7The eyelet is used for belt ho

64906045120PATCHWORK AND QUILTINGPatchwork PiecingMachine settingsPattern: 93 (Quilt)Thread tension: AutoPresser foot: 1/4” seam foot OFoot pressure:

65QuiltingMachine settingsPattern: D1 (Utility)Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Zigzag foot A or dual feed foot ADFoot pressure: 7Attaching the quilt

66Free Motion QuiltingMachine settingsPattern: D1SThread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Convertible free motion quilting footQB-HFoot pressure: 7Feed dog:

67AppliqueMachine settingsPattern: 41-50 (Applique)Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Satin stitch foot F oropen toe satin stitch foot F2Foot pressure:

5Connecting the Power SupplyFirst make sure the power switch is off.Insert the machine plug of the power supply cord into themachine socket.Insert the

68FagotingMachine settingsPattern: 66, 67, 75 (Heirloom)Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Zigzag foot AFoot pressure: 5Use this stitch to join two pie

69Cording (3-strand cording)Machine settingsPattern: 132 (Satin)Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Cording foot HFoot pressure: 7Insert 3 strands of co

70Satin StitchesMachine settingsPattern: 131-150 (Satin)Thread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Satin stitch foot FFoot pressure: 7The stitches in this grou

71Sewing a Single Unit of a PatternTo sew only a single unit of a stitch pattern, press thelocking stitch key after memorizing the desired pattern.z S

72Twin Needle Sewing CAUTION:Tu rn off the machine before changing the needle andthreading the machine.When sewing with the twin needle, press the twi

73Machine SettingPattern: See belowThread tension: AUTOPresser foot: Zigzag foot A or satin stitch foot FFoot pressure: 7Selecting the patternsSelect

74PROGRAMMING A PATTERN COMBINATIONPattern CombinationExample: Programming patterns 134 and 138. NOTE: Patterns in the different groups, letters and n

75Pattern Combination with a Mirror ImageExample: Pattern 137 (Satin) and its mirror imagez Select pattern 137 (Satin).x Press the memory key.c Select

76Programming Automatic Thread CuttingTo cut the threads automatically after sewing the patterncombination, press the automatic thread cutter key afte

77Sewing the Pattern Combination from theBeginningIf you have to stop sewing in the middle of a patterncombination and wish to sew it over again, pres

6Controlling Sewing SpeedSpeed control sliderYou can limit the maximum sewing speed with the speedcontrol slider according to your sewing needs.To in

78Bridge StitchesStitch patterns number 151 to 158 are bridge stitches,which are used to insert straight stitches after a stitchpattern.Example:Combin

79Programming French KnotsExample: Combination of French knot and bridge stitchesz Select pattern 159 (Decorative).x Press the memory key.c Select pat

80MONOGRAMMINGSelecting a Letter StylePress the monogram key to select the letter style.The monogram selection window will open.The following 3 styles

81Programming a MonogramExample: To program “R&B”z Press the monogram key.x Select letter “R” (Block style).c Press the memory key.v Select lette

82EDITING A PATTERN COMBINATIONViewing a Long CombinationThe LCD screen only shows 5 patterns or 9 characters ata time.If the entire combination is no

83Inserting a PatternExample: Inserting a space.Press the edit key to shift the cursor under the patternimmediately after where you wish to insert a s

84Uniform Stitch AdjustmentThe stitch width and length of the programmed patternscan be uniformly adjusted.Example 1: Adjusting the stitch width of th

85Programming Satin Stitches and Stretch StitchesThe stitch width of satin stitch and stretch stitchcombinations can be uniformly adjusted.Press the s

86Overwriting a Stored Combinationz Program a pattern combination.Press the memory recall key to select the desiredaddress.x If a pattern combination

87Recalling a Stored CombinationPress the memory recall key to select the memory ad-dress where the desired pattern combination is stored.Press the co

7Machine Operating Buttons1 Start/stop buttonPress this button to start or stop the machine.The machine starts running slowly for the first fewstitche

88CARE AND MAINTENANCECorrecting Distorted Stitch PatternsThe sewing results of the stitch patterns may varydepending upon sewing conditions, such as

89Cleaning the Hook Race, Feed Dog and ThreadCutter MechanismWARNING:Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine beforecleaning.CAUTION:Make sure

90Problems and Warning SignalsIf a buzzer sounds and the LCD screen shows a warning sign, follow the guidance below.The machine will stop if the butto

91The machine is started after halting due tooverload.The feed dog is lowered while the machine isrunning.The presser foot is raised while the machine

92Cause1. The needle thread is not threaded properly.2. The needle thread tension is too tight.3. The needle is bent or blunt.4. The needle is incorre

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