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MPC2500 Quick manual
Welcome to MUSIC PRODUCTION CENTER MPC2500. This quick manual describes the basic operation to get started
with the MPC2500. For the detailed information, see the operator's manual.
• Cursor, Cursor Key
The highlighted part on the screen is called the “cur-
sor” .You can move the cursor on the screen using
four cursor keys on the panel.
• Field, DATA wheel
The locations, where the cursor can be located, are
called “field”. You can change the settings of the
selected field, by turning the [DATA] wheel.
• Function keys
Six keys (F1 to F6) aligned under the LCD (liquid
crystal display) are function keys. Those keys cor-
respond to each of the six functions that are dis-
played on the bottom of the LCD. The functions
that each function key represents depend on the
contents on the LCD.
• MAIN page
This is the main screen of the MPC2500, where you
record and play back sequences.
You can go back to this page at any time by press-
ing the [MAIN] key.
• MODE key
By pressing the [MODE] key and hitting a pad, you
can switch modes. The mode that a pad corre-
sponds to is displayed above each pad.
• WINDOW key
Pressing the [WINDOW] key brings up a window
for the detailed setting of the selected field. This is
not available for all fields. When you select a field
in which you can use the [WINDOW] key, the LED
of the key is lit.
Basic information
Below is the basic information that you need to know to use the MPC2500.
MAIN PAGE
DATA wheel
Cursor Key
[ WINDOW ] key
Function Keys
[ MAIN ] key
[ MODE ] key