MODE 3.1 Installation Instructions
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MODE 3.1 FEATURES
FRONT PANEL
1. 3.1” HIGH RESOLUTION COLOR LCD -
High Resolu-
tion color LCD displays ‘Virtual Buttons’ for Source Selec-
tion, menu navigation, control, metadata from iPods,
MODE Jukebox, MZC Tuner Presets and MODE Setup
Menu.
2. VOLUME CONTROL KNOB -
Volume control knob ad-
justs volume when turned, mutes the local zone speakers
when pushed and executes a keypad reset when pressed
and held for 5 seconds. The knob can be programmed
for any function, but should typically be programmed for
volume and mute.
3. VOLUME LEVEL LEDs -
8 blue LEDs to provide visual
confi rmation of volume setting.
MENU
SEL
1
2 3
4
5
6
7
8
4. CONFIGURABLE HARD KEYS -
7 back-lit programmable and confi gurable hard keys allow control of common source
components. These keys are programmed using SpeakerCraft’s EZ-Tools Programming Software and can be confi gured to
send single IR commands, IR macros, RS232 commands and MZC internal commands. Three tiers of functionality per key
provide a wide range of programming options for any system confi guration or user demands. Each keypad also includes
a variety of additional keycaps for added fl exibility.
NOTE:
The Arrow Up or “
Menu Button
” is not confi gurable or programmable. It only provides Menu navigation to
return to the MODE Main Menu when using non iPod Sources and functions the same as the iPod Menu Button when
iPod is selected, to navigate iPod Menus. A press and hold of the Menu Button in iPod mode will return the MODE 3.1 to
the MODE Main Menu.
5. CLICK BUTTON -
The cosmetic trim surrounding the Scroll Wheel is actually a function select key. When a source, menu
item or function has been highlighted on the LCD with the Scroll Wheel, a press of the Click Button will select the source
or menu item or initiate an associated command. This button is not programmable.
6. SCROLL WHEEL -
Provides easy and intuitive navigation of menus and ‘Virtual Buttons’ displayed on the LCD. This but-
ton is not programmable.
7. IR SENSOR -
The MODE 3.1 includes SpeakerCraft’s exclusive ANS (Ambient Noise Suppressor) IR Receiver. The IR receiver
allows use of a handheld remote for control of the system and IR controlled source components.
8. KEYPAD BEZEL -
The keypad bezel is a screwless trim plate made of a plyable material that conforms to the surround-
ing wall contour. The back of the bezel has form fi tting tabs that friction fi t the MODE 3.1 Mounting Bracket to provide a
clean fi nished look.
Figure 1
MODE 3.1 Front Panel Features