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OPERATING MODE FREE
NETWORK SETTINGS
Performing a Reset Network is recommended before setting up a new wireless network.
Reset Network
1. On the MODE Free Coordinator, press the Reset Network Button. The Reset Network LED
will fl ash for about 20 seconds and stop. Any existing wireless network settings in the
Coordinator will be cleared.
Join Network
In order for the MODE Free to function properly as a two-way wireless controller, it must fi rst
be confi gured for communication with the Coordinator. (Join Network) The MODE Free
will join the MODE Free wireless network using a combination of buttons on the MODE Free
and the Coordinator.
1. A brand new MODE Free or a MODE Free that has been removed from the wireless
network will default to the Network Settings Screen. (Figure 43)
2. Press the Join Network Switch on the Coordinator. The Join Network LED will begin to
fl ash and the Activity LED will turn on solid blue.
3. With Join Network highlighted in the Network Settings Screen, press the Click Button. A
red Hourglass will appear in the header.
4. When the MODE Free has joined the network, the The Join Network LED on the Coordi-
nator will turn OFF and the Activity LED will fl icker to indicate wireless network activity.
The Hard key backlight and LCD will fl ash once and the SpeakerCraft Logo will appear
on the LCD. After a few seconds, the Select A Zone Screen will open. (Figure 44)
5. In the Select A Zone Screen, use the Scroll Wheel to highlight the desired zone. (Figure
44) Press the Click Button to select the zone. The MODE Free will assume the control
confi guration for that zone as setup and programmed in EZ-Tools.
NOTE: In normal operating mode, in the MODE Main Menu Screen (Source Select
Screen) a press of the Menu Button will open the Select a Zone Screen, allowing the
MODE Free to selectively control any zone.
6. The MODE Free Main Menu as confi gured for the selected zone will open as shown in
Figure 45. The MODE Free is ready for normal operation as described in Section: Oper-
ating MODE.
DOCKING THE MODE FREE (WALL DOCK AND TABLE DOCK)
The MODE Free can operate wireless or dock with the Wall Dock for hard wire communica-
Living Room
Master Bedroom
Patio
Kitchen
Dining Room
SOURCE NOT SELECTED
OFF
Select a Zone
Living
Figure 44
Select a Zone Screen
IPOD 1: 30G VIDEO
IPOD 2: NANO
DVD CHANGER
CD CHANGER
TUNER 1
TUNER 2
Living Room
Living
Figure 45
MODE Free Main Menu
Leave Network
Reset Network
Link Status NONE
Join Network
SOURCE NOT SELECTED
OFF
Network Settings
Network Settings
Figure 43
Network Settings Screen
SELECTING A ZONE
When undocked or docked to a Table Dock, the MODE Free can be confi gured to control
any zone in the system. To select a zone:
1. In the MODE Main Menu Screen (Source Select Screen), press the Menu Button. The
Select a Zone Screen will open. (Figure 44)
2. In the Select A Zone Screen, use the Scroll Wheel to highlight the desired zone. (Figure
44) Press the Click Button to select the zone. The MODE Free will assume the control
confi guration for that zone as setup and programmed in EZ-Tools.
This section covers the operating features unique to MODE Free. All other operating func-
tions are identical to MODE 3.1 and are covered in the section: Operating MODE.