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MODE FEATURES
FRONT PANEL
1. 3.1” HIGH RESOLUTION COLOR LCD - High Resolution color
LCD displays ‘Virtual Buttons’ for Source Selection, menu
navigation, control, metadata from iPods, MODE Juke-
box, MZC Tuner Presets and MODE Setup Menu.
2. VOLUME CONTROL KNOB - Volume control knob adjusts
volume when turned, mutes the local zone speak-
ers 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 r-
mation of volume setting.
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 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 program-
ming options for any system confi guration or user de-
mands. Each keypad also includes a variety of additional
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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 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 button
is not programmable.
7. IR SENSOR (MODE 3.1 Only)- The MODE 3.1 includes SpeakerCraft’s exclusive ANS (Ambient Noise Suppressor) IR Receiv-
er. The IR receiver allows use of a handheld remote for control of the system and IR controlled source components.
8. KEYPAD BEZEL (MODE 3.1 Only)- The keypad bezel is a screwless trim plate made of a plyable material that conforms
to the surrounding wall contour. The back of the bezel has form fi tting tabs that friction fi t to the MODE 3.1 Mounting
Bracket to provide a clean fi nished look.
9. KEYPAD RELEASE BUTTON (MODE FREE Only) - This button releases the MODE FREE from a MODE FREE Wall Dock or Table
Dock for use as a wireless hand-held controller.
Figure 1
MODE 3.1 Front Panel Features