MODE 3.1 Installation Instructions
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PROGRAMMING SOURCE CONTROL
The MODE 3.1 can be programmed to control any of the sources connected to a MZC 66/88 System by using either the
Hard Keys or Virtual Buttons. Programming is consistent with standard EZ-Tools procedures. Hard Key programming should
be for the most commonly used commands, Play, Skip, Channel Up/Down, etc. Virtual Buttons can be programmed for con-
trol of any source function for which an IR or RS232 command is available in the Command Library. For example, if program-
ming control of a DVD player, the various menu options for anything from aspect ratio to zoom can be setup as a Virtual
Button.
Since the process is essentially the same for all sources, a general example using a DVD Changer will be used. Use the follow-
ing instructions for other sources, by programming appropriate commands by source.
NOTE:
When used with a MZC-88, the MODE 3.1 shows its powerful simplicity. The Preset channel frequencies and con-
trol commands for the MZC Internal Tuners are automatically displayed on the MODE 3.1 LCD. This is a default function of
the MZC-88 and MODE 3.1. No programming is necessary for control of the MZC-88 Internal Tuners when controlled with
MODE 3.1.
PROGRAMMING HARD KEYS
1. If not already open, left click the
CMD Library Tab
. From the
Brands Pull-Down
either left click the pull-down arrow
and scroll the list for the DVD Player Brand being used or left click the Brands Box and type in the name of the DVD
Player Brand. Expand the
DVD Tab
by left clicking the ‘+’ sign or double left clicking the DVD Icon. In some cases, a sub-
directory of DVD commands will appear. Some manufacturers have multiple code groups for certain devices. A bit of trial
and error may be necessary to determine which code group is correct. Typically, testing commands such as power, play
and stop will indicate the proper code group. Sometimes a visual inspection of the list can be helpful to see if certain spe-
cial commands are available in one list or another. If any commands are not available, they can be learned into EZ-Tools.
If it is necessary to learn commands, refer to
MZC Installation Instructions
section:
Learning IR Commands
.
2. Left click the
DVD Source Icon
on the Virtual Keypad to select DVD. It will highlight.
3. Left click the
Arrow Up Button
. Under
CMD Library
, double left click the
Next Disc Command
. (Program for next
disc if using a DVD Changer otherwise select another function such as Fast Forward or other appropriate command.)
4. Left Click the
Arrow Down Button
. Under CMD Library, double left click
Previous Disc
. (Program for previous disc if
using a DVD Changer otherwise select another function such as Reverse Play or other appropriate command.)
5. Left click the
Previous Track Button
. Under CMD Library, double left click
Chapter/Skip Down
.
6. Left click the
Next Track Button
. Under CMD Library, double left click
Chapter/Skip Up
.
7. Left click the
Play/Pause Button
. Under CMD Library, double left click
Play or Play/Pause
depending upon code avail-
ability.
This programing will provide basic transport control using the Hard Keys. To program additional commands, Virtual Buttons
can be added as needed.
PROGRAMMING VIRTUAL BUTTONS
NOTE:
The default functionality of MODE when used with iPod, replicates the genius of the iPod Menu system on the
MODE LCD. Therefore, no Virtual Buttons can be confi gured for use with iPod.
8. With
DVD
selected on the Virtual Keypad, right click inside the
Virtual Button List Window
.
9. If only adding
one Virtual Button
, highlight and left click
Add New Menu Item
. In the
New Item Window
, type in
the function and left click
OK
. Skip to step 11.