SpeakerCraft MODE 3.1, MODE FREE Installation Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MODE 3.1

Keypad

MODE FREE

RF Wireless Keypad

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

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No user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel.

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Read all of these instructions before operating and save instructions for later use.

1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture – The appliance should not be used near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

6. Carts and Stands – The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Ventilation – The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

10. Power Sources – The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appli- ance.

11. Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

12. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the appliance.

13. Cleaning – The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

14. Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away from the power lines.

15. Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

16. Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

17. Damage Requiring Service – The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damage; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.

18. Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2

LIMITED 2-YEAR WARRANTY .................................................................................................................................................................. 3

INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

WHAT’S INCLUDED ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

ACCESSORIES AND EXTRAS (not included) ........................................................................................................................................ 5

WHAT YOU WILL NEED ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5

MODE FEATURES ...............................................................................................................................................................................6

FRONT PANEL ....................................................................................................................................................................................6

MODE 3.1 REAR PANEL ....................................................................................................................................................................7

MODE FREE REAR PANEL ..................................................................................................................................................................7

MODE ADAPTER FEATURES ..............................................................................................................................................................8

MODE BASE FEATURES ......................................................................................................................................................................9

MODE FREE COORDINATOR FEATURES .........................................................................................................................................11

MODE FREE COORDINATOR FEATURES (cont) .............................................................................................................................12

MODE FREE WALL DOCK FEATURES ..............................................................................................................................................13

WIRING (Pre-wire) ............................................................................................................................................................................... 16

MODE 3.1 KEYPAD ..........................................................................................................................................................................16

MODE FREE WALL DOCK ...............................................................................................................................................................16

MODE FREE COORDINATOR ..........................................................................................................................................................16

MODE ADAPTER .............................................................................................................................................................................16

MODE BASE .....................................................................................................................................................................................16

MODE 3.1 HARD BUTTON CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................................18

INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

MODE ADAPTER .............................................................................................................................................................................19

MODE BASE .....................................................................................................................................................................................19

MODE FREE COORDINATOR ..........................................................................................................................................................19

MODE 3.1 KEYPAD ..........................................................................................................................................................................20

MODE 3.1 RETRO BRACKET INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................22

MODE FREE WALL DOCK INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................................23

CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

MODE ADAPTER (Single)................................................................................................................................................................25

MODE ADAPTER (Stacked) ...........................................................................................................................................................26

MODE BASE .....................................................................................................................................................................................27

MODE 3.1 KEYPAD ..........................................................................................................................................................................27

MODE FREE WALL DOCK ...............................................................................................................................................................29

MODE FREE COORDINATOR ..........................................................................................................................................................29

PROGRAMMING WITH EZ-TOOLS .......................................................................................................................................................30

DOWNLOAD EZ-TOOLS ..................................................................................................................................................................30

QUICK START GUIDE FOR SIMPLE MODE KEYPAD EZ-TOOLS PROGRAMMING .........................................................................30

ADDING AN IPOD, MODE BASE AND MODE ADAPTER TO AN EXISTING PROJECT .................................................................31

ADDING A MODE KEYPAD TO AN EXISTING MZC PROJECT .......................................................................................................34

PROGRAMMING SOURCE CONTROL ...........................................................................................................................................38

PROGRAMMING HARD KEYS.........................................................................................................................................................38

PROGRAMMING VIRTUAL BUTTONS ..............................................................................................................................................38

OPERATING MODE .............................................................................................................................................................................. 40

ZONE SETTINGS (Treble and Bass) .................................................................................................................................................42

KEYPAD SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................................................................43

KEYPAD RESET .................................................................................................................................................................................44

OPERATING MODE FREE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 45

NETWORK SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................................................................46

DOCKING THE MODE FREE (WALL DOCK AND TABLE DOCK) ....................................................................................................46

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................................................. 49

CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .................................................................................................................................................. 50

FCC COMPLIANCE .............................................................................................................................................................................. 51

FAQ ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52

LIMITED 2-YEAR WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................................ 56

INTRODUCTION

MODE is the Music On Demand Experience. The SpeakerCraft MODE 3.1 Keypad creates the ultimate media control experience by providing real-time system status, menu-driven control options and source metadata with its 3.1” vertically mounted high-resolution color LCD. Menu options include system source selection, MZC Internal Tuner Presets with frequency, iPod menus and metadata as well as a variety of Keypad Setup options.

MODE Free takes media control to a whole new level. MODE Free is a convertible wireless hand-held controller, an in-wall keypad and table-top controller in one very special package that features all of the capabilities of a wireless MODE 3.1. With its powerful and reliable Zigbee based technology and rechargeable lithium-ion battery, MODE Free is an RF handheld controller that can move anywhere in the house or outdoors giving the user complete control, system status and source metadata from wherever they are. The MODE Free Table Dock turns the MODE Free into a convenient table-top controller while doubling as a battery charger. Table Docks can be placed anywhere MODE Free may want to travel such as night stands, end tables, garages, etc. When docked in the MODE Free Wall Dock, MODE Free is an in-wall keypad that takes on the speciﬁ c proﬁ le of the programming for the zone in which it is connected. That is, if the MODE Free/Wall Dock is in the Dining Room, MODE Free will assume the control programming for the Dining Room. If the MODE Free is moved, it will retain the Dining Room proﬁ le and controls until it is docked in another Wall Dock, say the Master Bedroom, at which point it becomes the Master Bedroom Controller. In addition, MODE Free features a zone selection menu that allows the MODE Free to take control of any zone, as the user moves it around the house in wireless mode. No other control product allows this incredible ﬂ exibility, and when teamed up with a SpeakerCraft MZC Controller and SpeakerCraft Speakers, whole- house entertainment has just taken on a whole new meaning.

The real beauty of the MODE Keypads is that they are so easy to operate. A Scroll Wheel and Select Button allow navigation through and selection of the displayed menu options. Once a source has been selected, 8 back-lit programmable hard keys provide source control and on-screen menu navigation for sources such as DVD players, media servers, satellite receivers, cable boxes, etc. These buttons have all of the programmability expected of a SpeakerCraft Keypad, with each button being able to initiate single IR commands, RS232 commands, SpeakerCraft MZC Internal commands and macros in each of up to three tiers of functionality.

Volume is controlled with a back-lit control knob that features a series of LEDs that give a visual indication of the volume setting.

MODE 3.1 and MODE Free are designed speciﬁ cally for use with SpeakerCraft MZC Series Multi-Zone A/V Ampliﬁ er Con- trollers. They can be mixed and matched with SpeakerCraft EZ-Pad Keypads and run on the same CAT5 used for EZ-Pads (MODE 3.1 can also run on 5-conductor wire). The MODE 3.1 includes a J-box Mounting Bracket that allows installation in most standard 2-gang low-voltage new construction and some retro-ﬁ t electrical boxes. MODE Free Table Docks can be placed anywhere and Wall Docks can be installed in any of the same locations that might be used by EZ-Pads or MODE

3.1’s. This design philosophy allows MODE Keypads to be retroﬁ t to upgrade existing MZC Systems when the user is incorpo- rating an iPod or a media server or wants to add the ﬂ exibility of MODE Free...anywhere.

Though parts of this manual cover the SpeakerCraft MODE Adapter and MODE Base for incorporating iPod and additional sources, the MODE Keypads do not require these components for installation and operation. MODE 3.1 and MODE Free can be installed without the MODE Adapter and Base and used purely as an upgrade to EZ-Pads in MZC Systems.

MODE Keypads are programmed with SpeakerCraft’s EZ-Tools Programming Software and follows procedures similar to those used with EZ-Pad Keypads. All MZC System commands, IR Library commands and RS232 commands previously saved in EZ-Tools can be used to program MODE 3.1 and MODE Free for what they are: The Music On Demand Experience.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

MODE 3.1 Keypad

1 - MODE 3.1 Keypad 1 - MODE 3.1 Keypad Mounting Bracket 1 - MODE 3.1 Keypad Bezel 1 - Bag of Replacement Buttons 1 - Wire Retainer 1 - Quick Reference Guide

MODE Free Keypad

1 - MODE Free Keypad 1 - Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery 1 - Bag of Replacement Buttons 1 - Quick Reference Guide

MODE Free Coordinator

1 - MODE Free Coordinator 1 - Quick Reference Guide

MODE Free Wall Dock

1 - MODE Free Wall Dock 1 - MODE Free Wall Dock Back Box 1 - Quick Reference Guide

MODE Free Table Dock

1 - MODE Free Table Dock 1 - Power Supply 1 - Quick Refeence Guide

MODE Adapter

1 - MODE Adapter 1 - 10’ Stereo mini to RCA interconnect cable 1 - Quick Reference Guide

MODE Base

1 - MODE Base 7 - iPod inserts 1 - Quick Reference Guide

ACCESSORIES AND EXTRAS (not included)

PS-3.0 - 24V DC Power Supply for MODE Adapter. (One PS-3.0 can power up to 6 ‘stacked’ MODE Adapters.) BKT14331 - MODE 3.1 Retro Bracket Kit (Retro Install Bracket for MODE 3.1) CTL14420 - MODE Free Wall Dock Installation Kit CTL14421 - MODE Free Back Box 10 Pack. (Includes: Metal Back Boxes, Mounting Screws, Mounting Clips. NOTE: Does not include Wall Docks)

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Punch-Down Tool Screw Driver Wire Cutters CAT5 Crimp Tool RJ45 Connectors

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 Jukebox, MZC Tuner Presets and MODE Setup Menu.

2. VOLUME CONTROL KNOB - Volume control knob adjusts 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 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 programming options for any system conﬁ guration or user de- mands. Each keypad also includes a variety of additional keycaps for added ﬂ exibility.

SEL

45678

Figure 1 MODE 3.1 Front Panel Features

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 Receiver. 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.

MODE FEATURES

MODE 3.1 REAR PANEL

10. KEYPAD LOCKING TABS - Fit into the upper Mounting

Bracket Tab Slots to secure the keypad to the bracket.

11. SPEAKER RELAY MUTE TERMINAL - Connects to a SpeakerCraft EPR-1.0 Relay Muting Module for individual room mute when using multi-channel ampliﬁ ers for sub- zone expansion.

12. KEYPAD PUNCH-DOWN BLOCK - 110 style punch-down terminal connects to the Zone Keypad Terminals on a SpeakerCraft MZC-64, 66 or KCM-1.0 when using a MZC-88.

13. KEYPAD ANGLE TAB - Fits into the channeled lower Mounting Bracket Tab Slots to allow ﬂ ush installation (ﬂ at to wall surface) or with the lower portion of the keypad sloping away from the wall at about a 15° angle. The angle mount creates a special cosmetic appeal and provides an improved LCD viewing angle.

14. ADDRESS SWITCH - A unique hex address must be set for each MODE Keypad when connected on a common bus within a single zone. Unique addresses are not required zone-to-zone (One keypad per zone). The switch provides up to 16 addresses (0 to F).

15. FACEPLATE RELEASE TABS - Carefully push these recessed tabs to remove the MODE faceplate to change keycaps. It is typically only necessary to press the tabs on the bottom of the keypad and then carefully pull the bottom of the faceplate away from the MODE body.

10 11 12 10

ADDRESS

Riverside, CA www.speakercraft.com

+ RELAY

- RELAY

MODE 3.1

MADE IN CHINA

+12

GND

485 A

485B

Figure 2 MODE 3.1 Rear Panel Features

MODE FREE REAR PANEL

16. WALL MOUNT/TABLE DOCK LOCK MECHANISM SLOTS

- Snap to Wall Dock or Table Dock Lock Mechanism Tabs

to secure the keypad to a Wall Dock or Table Dock. Keypad releases when the Keypad Release Button is pressed.

17. KEYPAD RELEASE TAB SLOTS - Fit over Keypad Release

Tabs on MODE FREE Wall Dock or Table Dock. Releases Lock Mechanism Tabs and MODE Free when the Keypad Release Button is pressed.

18. LITHIUM-ION BATTERY COMPARTMENT - Secure compartment for the rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery. Battery automatically recharges when MODE FREE is docked to either a Wall Dock or Table Dock.

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Figure 3 MODE Free Rear Panel Features

19. CONTACT TERMINAL - 12 Point Contact Terminal provides

connections for power/recharge, metadata and control when the MODE FREE is docked to a Wall Dock and power/recharge when docked to a Table Dock.

20. WALL DOCK/TABLE DOCK LOCK TAB SLOTS - Two slots fit over the stationary Mounting Tabs on a Wall Dock or Table Dock

to secure a MODE FREE Keypad.

MODE FEATURES

MODE ADAPTER FEATURES

21. ADAPTER POST SOCKETS - Four recessed sockets used to

align Adapter Posts, to secure multiple Adapters and prevent damage to Adapter Bus Pins.

22. DIN RAIL SLOT AND CLIPS - Allows the MODE Adapter to be wall mounted using standard DIN Rail (not included). Red clips slide over the rail section to hold the Adapter in place. ‘Stacked’ Adapters can also be mounted on DIN Rail.

23. WALL MOUNT SCREW HOLES - These holes allow the MODE Adapter to be mounted ﬂ at against a wall or cabinet side.

24. 12 PIN INTERCONNECT - Connect to the 12 pin socket on the bottom of a stacked Adapter. This connection creates a power, metadata and control bus that allows stacking multiple MODE Adapters.

25. LOCKING PIN SLOT - Round opening on the top of the Adapter used to receive and lock Locking Pins when stacking multiple Adapters.

26. ADAPTER POSTS - Four round posts on the bottom of the Adapter protect the 12 Pin Interconnect when single Adapters are used and ﬁ t into the Adapter Post Sockets when stacking multiple Adapters to hold Adapters in place and prevent damage to the interconnects.

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MODE Adaptor

MADE IN CHINA

Riverside, CA www.speakercraft.com

21 25 24 21

Line Out

Expansion

Aux. Input

iPod Base

24V DC

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2323

27. LINE OUT - 3.5mm stereo mini jack outputs stereo line level audio. Connects to MZC Source Input via the included 10

2323

foot stereo mini-plug to RCA interconnect cable. When stacking multiple Adapters, each Adapter must be connected to a dedicated Source Input on the MZC.

28. EXPANSION PORT - RJ45 Jack connects to the Expansion Port on the MZC Rear Panel to Rx/Tx control and metadata between the MZC and MODE Adapter.

29. AUX INPUT - 3.5mm stereo mini jack provides a stereo line

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Figure 4 MODE Adapter Features

level input for an additional source. This could be anything from a cable/satellite receiver, to an XM or Sirius Tuner or a DVD player allowing up to 12 Sources on an MZC-64, 66 or 14 Sources on an MZC-88 (including on-board tuners). Switching to and controlling the sources connected to this input must be conﬁ gured during setup in EZ-Tools. Only MODE Keypads have access and control of the devices connected to the Aux Inputs. EZ-Pads do not have access to or control of these devices.

30. 12 PIN INTERCONNECT SOCKET - 12 pin socket connects to the 12 Pin Interconnect on the top of a stacked Adapter. This connection creates a power, metadata and control bus that allows stacking multiple MODE Adapters.

31. LOCKING PIN - Metal post on the Adapter bottom ﬁ ts into the Locking Pin Slot when stacking Adapters. Use a medium size ﬂ at head screwdriver to turn the post and lock the stacked Adapters together.

32. iPOD BASE RJ45 TERMINAL - RJ45 jack connects to the Adapter Port on a MODE Base via CAT5. This connection provides power and control to the iPod/Base and receives digital audio data and metadata from a connected iPod.

33. 24V DC - 2.1mm coaxial jack connects to a SpeakerCraft PS-3.0 24V Power Supply (Required/Not included). When stacking Adapters, one PS-3.0 will power up to 6 MODE Adapters.

MODE FEATURES

MODE BASE FEATURES

34. BASE ALIGNMENT TAB - Two small tabs on the right side of the

Base ﬁ t into two small indents on the left side of an adjoining Base when using multiple Bases. The Bases are magnetically charged and lock together for convenience.

CAUTION: MODE Base magnets are fairly strong and should not be mounted directly on or near CRTs or Plasma displays. Care should also be taken to keep magnetic media such as audio and video tapes, credit cards, etc. away from the MODE Base units as important media may be lost!!!

35. POWER JACK - 2.1mm coaxial jack. The MODE Base is powered

directly from the MODE Adapter in applications where the Base is less than 250’ from the Adapter. For wire runs over 250’, the Base can be up to 500’ from the Adapter with a SpeakerCraft PS-2.0 Power Supply connected directly to the Base.

36. ADAPTER PORT - RJ45 jack connects to the iPod Base Terminal on the MODE Adapter via CAT5. This connection provides power and control to the iPod/Base and sends digital audio and metadata from the Base to the Adapter.

12V DC 1 AMP Adaptor Port Aux. Input USB

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37. AUX INPUT - 3.5mm mini jack provides a stereo line level input for an additional source. This could be anything from a cable/ satellite receiver, to an XM or Sirius Tuner or a DVD player allowing up to 12 Sources on an MZC-64, 66 or 14 Sources on an MZC-88 (including on-board tuners). This connection will allow the local source audio to be played through the MZC ampliﬁ er and zone speakers. Switching to and controlling the sources connected to this input must be conﬁ gured during setup in EZ- Tools.

38. USB PORT - USB mini B jack allows connection directly to a computer for downloading content to an iPod seated in the MODE Base. Downloading content would follow normal procedures. See iPod instructions for additional information.

39. BASE DOCK - This opening in the Base is where an iPod gets connected to an MZC system. Different sized inserts allow

adapting the various different models of iPods to the Base. NOTE: Never connect an iPod without an insert in place. Without an insert, the iPod may not connect properly and there is potential for damage to the iPod, the Base or both.

40. INSERT CAPTURE SLOTS - Each of the inserts has two T-shaped posts that slide into these slots to secure the insert for the speciﬁ c iPod being used. If it becomes necessary to change inserts, carefully push the T-shaped posts of another insert up through the bottom of the Base and pull the seated insert out from the top.

41. iPOD CONNECTOR - This multi-pin connector connects to the iPod Dock Connector on the bottom of an iPod. Carefully push the iPod down on this connector to send power and control to the iPod and have the iPod send digital audio and metadata to the system.

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Figure 5 MODE Base Features

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42. MZC SOURCE INDICATOR - This blue LED displays the MZC Source Input for the MODE Base being used. An iPod can be moved from room to room and will identify to the system which room it is in. The Base will be dedicated to a speciﬁ c MZC Source Input. The Source Indicator is conﬁ gured by pressing the Source ID Button on the bottom of the Base to match the MZC Source Input.

MODE FEATURES

MODE BASE FEATURES (cont)

43. SOURCE ID SWITCH - Carefully press with a pencil or

other non-conductive probe to set the MODE Base to match the MZC Source Input to which it will be connected. Source ID is displayed on the MODE Base LED.

44. ADDRESS SWITCH - A unique hex address must be set for each MODE Base within a given system. The switch provides up to 16 addresses (0 to F).

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ESD (Electrostatic Dis- charge): The MODE Base can be susceptible to ESD. Under certain conditions when reaching for and just prior to touching the Base or the iPod connected to it, certain lev- els of ESD can cause the MODE Base to temporarily loose its communication link with the MZC. Typically no action is required by the user to restore communication and nor- mal operation. This notice pertains only to the MODE Base. Please refer to iPod documentation or contact Apple for additional information regarding iPod and ESD.

SOURCE ID

ADDRESS

MODE Base

Riverside, CA www.speakercraft.com

MADE IN CHINA

Figure 6 MODE Base Bottom Features

MODE FEATURES

MODE FREE COORDINATOR FEATURES

Performing a Network Reset is recommended before setting up a new wireless network.

45. ANTENNA - The antenna transmits/receives RF signals

for control and metadata to/from the MODE Free. The antenna can be rotated and angled for optimum reception.

46. JOIN NETWORK SWITCH - One, recessed switch, is pressed

to initiate wireless network communication between a Coordinator and MODE Free. This switch is used in conjunction with the ‘Join Network’ function in the MODE Free Network Settings Menu.

47. RESET NETWORK SWITCH - One, recessed switch, is pressed

for 2 seconds to delete wireless network settings. Typically used when the Coordinator and MODE Free are experiencing communication problems, to reset the wireless network. Pressing this switch will break RF communication with all MODE Frees in the system. To remove a single MODE Free, use the ‘Leave Network’ function in the MODE Free Network Settings Menu.

48. RESET SWITCH - One, recessed switch, is pressed to per-

form a power or hardware reset.

A power/hardware reset will not remove the wireless network settings.

49. POWER LED - One, blue LED ﬂ ashes when the Coordina-

tor is receiving DC power from the MZC via one of the Expansion Ports (typical) or when connected to a SpeakerCraft PS-1.0 Power Supply.

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Figure 7 MODE Free Coordinator Communication Features

50. ACTIVITY LED - One, blue LED ﬂ ashes to indicate wireless

network activity.

51. RESET NETWORK LED - One, blue LED ﬂ ashes during network reset, until current settings have been deleted.

52. JOIN NETWORK LED - One, blue LED ﬂ ashes during Network Join process until the MODE Free being joined has been

added to the RF Network.

53. CONTROL PORT - One, 3.5mm three-circuit mini jack connects to a PC running EZ-Tools for upgrading Coordinator Firm-

ware.

54. EXPANSION PORTS - Two, RJ45 jacks, are primarily used to connect the Coordinator to an Expansion Port on a Speaker-

Craft MZC Controller. This connection powers the Coordinator and provides all communication between the MODE Free and the MZC for system and source control and transmission of source metadata to the MODE Free, when the MODE Free is in wireless mode. These jacks can also be used for connection of specialized RS485 controlled devices such as the SpeakerCraft MODE Base for adding iPods and additional sources (see sections: Connections MODE Adapter and

MODE Base) and the SpeakerCraft RSA-1.0 for control of up to 16 additional RS232 devices. (See RSA-1.0 Installation Instructions for additional information.)

55. 12VDC JACK - One, 2.1mm coaxial jack, connects to a SpeakerCraft PS-1.0 Power Supply when the CAT5 cable be-

tween the Coordinator and MZC is longer than 500’ (152m).

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ESD (Electrostatic Discharge): The MODE Free Coordinator can be susceptible to ESD. Under certain conditions when reaching for and just prior to touching the Coordinator, certain levels of ESD can cause the Coordinator to temporarily loose its communication link with the MZC. Typically no action is required by the user to restore communication and normal operation. If normal communication does not restore within 60 seconds, turn the main power on the MZC OFF then back ON. Normal communication should restore automatically.

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Figure 8 MODE Free Coordinator Connection Features

MODE FEATURES

MODE FREE COORDINATOR FEATURES (cont)

56. ADDRESS SWITCH - Reserved for additional features.

Leave in default ‘0’ position.

Figure 9 MODE Free Coordinator Address Switch

MODE FEATURES

MODE FREE WALL DOCK FEATURES

57. LOCK TABS - Two non-moving tabs insert into matching

slots on the MODE Free to secure the keypad to the Wall Dock. The Lock Tabs should be inserted into the MODE Free Lock Tab Slots before pressing the keypad down over the Locking Mechanism (Item 61).

58. CONTACT TERMINAL - Twelve, spring loaded conduc-

tive pins convert a docked MODE Free to a hard wired keypad, connected to the MZC via a CAT5 cable connected between the Wall Dock and MZC. When docked, RF communication between the MODE Free and Coordinator is disabled, the MODE Free assumes the ‘identity’ of the programming conﬁ guration for the MZC Zone the Wall Dock is connected to and the keypad is powered from the Wall Dock while the battery automatically re-charges.

59. WALL DOCK MOUNTING SCREWS - Two screws secure the

Wall Dock to the MODE Free Back Box.

60. DOOR HANDLE - Molded Tab allows opening and closing

the Wall Dock Door. The door can be closed when the MODE Free is undocked. (Figure 10 shows in door open position; Figure 12 shows closed position.)

61. LOCK MECHANISM - Four mechanical tabs insert into

matching slots on the MODE Free to secure the keypad to the Wall Dock. The Lock Tabs (Item 57) should be inserted into the MODE Free Lock Tab Slots before pressing the keypad down over the Locking Mechanism. To release the MODE Free, press the Keypad Release Button (Item 9) on the front of the keypad.

62. CHARGING LED - One, blue LED illuminates when the re-

chargeable lithium-ion battery in a docked MODE Free is charging. The LED turns off when the battery is fully charged.

63. ADDRESS SWITCH - A unique HEX address must be set for

each MODE Free (Wall Dock), MODE 3.1 Keypad or EZPad when connected on a common bus within a single zone. Unique addresses are not required zone-to-zone (One Wall Dock or keypad per zone). The switch provides up to 16 HEX addresses (0 to F).

57 58 59 60 59 61

6263

Figure 10 MODE Free Wall Dock (Door Open)

Figure 11 MODE Free Wall Dock (Side View)

6464

64. DOOR TRACK - Slotted track protects the retracting door

when rolled back into the wall cavity while in the open position.

65. RJ45 CONNECTION PORT - One, RJ45 jack connects the

Wall Dock/MODE Free to a Zone Keypad Port on a MZC Controller via CAT5 or better cable. (CAT5 should be configured in a pass-through, pin to pin, configuration.)

Figure 12 MODE Free Wall Dock (Door Closed)

MODE FEATURES

MODE FREE TABLE DOCK FEATURES

66. LOCK TABS - Two non-moving tabs insert into matching

slots on the MODE Free to secure the keypad to the Table Dock. The Lock Tabs should be inserted into the MODE Free Lock Tab Slots before pressing the keypad down over the Locking Mechanism (Item 69).

67. CONTACT TERMINAL - Twelve, spring loaded conductive

pins connect a docked MODE Free to the Table Dock Power Supply. When docked, the keypad is powered from the Table Dock while the battery automatically recharges.

68. 12VDC JACK (rear) - One, 2.1mm coaxial jack, connects

to a SpeakerCraft PS-2.0 Power Supply to provide power to the MODE Free when docked and recharging the lithium-ion battery.

12V DC 1 AMP

Rear View

69. LOCK MECHANISM - Four mechanical tabs insert into

matching slots on a docked MODE Free to secure the keypad to the Table Dock. The Lock Tabs (Item 66) should be inserted into the MODE Free Lock Tab Slots before pressing the keypad down over the Locking Mechanism. To release the MODE Free, press the Keypad Release Button (Item 9) on the front of the keypad.

70. CHARGING LED (front) - One, blue LED illuminates when

the re-chargeable lithium-ion battery in a docked MODE Free is charging. The LED turns off when the battery is fully charged.

68 69

Top View

66 67 69

Front View

Figure 12 MODE Free Table Dock

Transmit/Receive

NOTE: The Coordinator is powered through the Expansion Port from the MZC

MODE Free

Coordinator

Cat.5*

50FT

Cat.5* 50FT

*DB9 / RS232

Straight Modem Cable

NOTE: The RSA-1.0 is powered through the Expansion Port from

ASW1

ADDRESS

PORT LOOP

EXPANSION

the MZC

RSA-1.0

RS232 Interface Adapter

PROGRAMMING

HI LO

CONTROL

12VDC

SW1:1

PORT

RS232

DATA I/O

I IN

RSA-1.0

RS232 Interface

Adapter

Cat.5*

STT 2.0

Dual AM/FM Tuner

CONTACT CLOSURE

OUT

LOOP

Inter-Room Speaker Wiring

L Zone Speaker

Transmit/Receive

SOURCE 1

LRV

PRE-OUT

IR OUT

485B

IR IN

GND

+12V

485A

EZ-PAD

SPEAKERS

VC NVC

PORT

ZONE 1

EXPANSION

LOOP

OUT

LOOP INPUTS

LOOP

485B

485A

EZ-PAD

SPEAKERS

SOURCE 2

LRV

PRE-OUT

GND

IR IN

+12V

VIDEO

PHONE

DOORBELL/STATUS IN

PAGE

SOURCE 3

OUT

LRV

LOOP INPUTS

LOOP

VC NVC

IR OUT

ZONE 2

PRE-OUT

VC NVC

IR OUT

GND

IR IN

485B

485A

+12V

EZ-PAD

SPEAKERS

ZONE 3

Cat.5* 500FT MAX

MZC-66

CONTROL

PORT

LOOP INPUTS

GND

IR IN

485B

485A

EZ-PAD

SPEAKERS

OUT

LOOP

PRE-OUT

+12V

FIRMWARE

COMMON

UPGRADE

VC NVC

IR OUT

OFF ON

SOURCE 4

LRV

485B

ZONE 4

LOOP INPUTS

PRE-OUT

IR IN

GND

485A

+12V

EZ-PAD

SPEAKERS

IR OUT

R Zone Speaker

COMMON

STATUS OUT

SOURCE 5

OUT

LRV

LOOP

VC NVC

ZONE 5

(0 to +12 V)

VIDEO OUTPUTS

ZONE1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE 5 ZONE 6

485B

EZ-PAD

SPEAKERS

SOURCE 6

OUT

LRV

LOOP INPUTS

LOOP

PRE-OUT

VC NVC

IR OUT

GND

IR IN

485A

+12V

120V 60Hz

2A ~

ZONE 6

LOOP INPUTS

FUSE: T8AL 250V

Inter-Room Speaker Wiring

To Desired MZC Source Inputs

RCA-to-Mini Stereo Interconnect

Line Out

MODE Base Adapter

(Up to 6)

Cat.5* 500FT MAX

PS-3.0

24V DC

Power Supply

(REQUIRED)

Powers up to

6 Adapters

Expansion

SEL

iPod Base

24V DC

Aux.Input

Cat.5* 250FT

R Zone SpeakerL Zone Speaker

MODE Free

Wall Dock

SEL

MODE Free

RF Keypad

The MODE Free Keypad operates and recharges in both Wall and Table Docks.

MODE Free

Table Dock

MODE Free Zone

PS-2.0

12V DC

Power Supply

(REQUIRED)

*PS-2.0

12V DC Power Supply

(Optional for each MODE

Base used over 250 ft.)

*REFER TO RELATED SECTIONS IN THIS MANUAL

MODE 3.1

Keypad

Music

Playlists

Artists

Albums

Songs

Podcasts >

Genres

Composers

MODE Base

(Up to 6)

MODE 3.1 Zone

Cat.5* 250FT

Figure 13 Typical System

WIRING (Pre-wire)

The MODE 3.1 Keypad requires connection to a SpeakerCraft MZC-64, 66 or 88 to operate. The MODE Free Keypad requires either a MODE Free Wall Dock (hardwire) or MODE Free Coordinator (RF), to communicate with a SpeakerCraft MZC-64, 66 or 88. All system wiring considerations for a MZC system should be followed as described in the MZC-64, 66 and 88 Installation Instructions. The information below will only detail those parts of a MZC System that pertain to the wiring requirements for connecting a MODE 3.1 or MODE Free Keypad, MODE Free Wall Dock, MODE Free Coordinator, MODE Adapter and MODE Base.

NOTE: The following wires should be installed during system pre-wire. Other connections will be made at the time of installation and are described in section: Connections.

MODE 3.1 KEYPAD Control/Metadata CAT5 - Pull home-runs of CAT5 from each MODE 3.1 location to the system head-end. MAXIMUM LENGTH: 500’

NOTE: All eight conductors of the CAT5 must be connected for proper signal strength on 500’ of cable.

Speaker Relay Mute (MODE 3.1 only) STANDARD WIRE - Pull two-conductor 24AWG or heavier, stranded, non-shielded wire from any MODE 3.1 location to

where a SpeakerCraft EPR-1.0 Speaker Relay Muting Module will be installed. MAXIMUM LENGTH: 1000’

MODE ADAPTER Expansion Port CAT5 - Pull CAT5 from the MZC to where the MODE Adapter(s) will be installed. For installations where the Adapter

will be at the system head-end, a CAT5 patch cable can be used at time of installation and hook-up. For installations where the Adapter will be in a remote location, pull CAT5 during pre-wire and terminate with a proper wall plate.

MAXIMUM LENGTH: 50’.

NOTE: When stacking Adapters, only one run of CAT5 is required between the Adapters and the MZC. See section: Con-

nections/MODE Adapter (Stacked) for additional information.

iPod Base CAT5 - Pull CAT5 from the MODE Adapter(s) to the MODE Base(s). For installations where the Base(s) will be at the

system head-end, a CAT5 patch cable can be used at time of installation and hook-up. For installations where the Base will be in a remote location, pull CAT5 during pre-wire and terminate with a proper wall plate. The Base will then connect to the wall-plate during installation. MAXIMUM LENGTH: 250’ when powered from Adapter; 500’ when Base is powered locally with a SpeakerCraft PS-2.0 power supply (not included).

MODE BASE 12V DC 1AMP STANDARD WIRE - For installations where the Base will be connected to the MODE Adapter via a wall-plate, pull 16AWG

two-conductor stranded non-shielded wire from the PS-2.0 power supply location, typically the head-end, to the Base location, as shown in Figure 6. MAXIMUM LENGTH: 500’ on 16AWG wire.

Adapter Port CAT5 - Pull CAT5 from the MODE Adapter(s) to the MODE Base(s). For installations where the Base(s) will be at the sys-

tem head-end, a CAT5 patch cable can be used at time of installation and hook-up. For installations where the Base will be in a remote location, pull CAT5 during pre-wire and terminate with a proper wall plate. The Base will then connect to the wall-plate during installation. MAXIMUM LENGTH: 250’ (When powered from Adapter); 500’ when Base is powered with a SpeakerCraft PS-2.0 power supply (not included).

WIRING (Pre-wire)

MODE FREE WALL DOCK Control/Metadata CAT5 - Pull home-runs of CAT5 from each MODE Free Wall Dock location to the system head-end. MAXIMUM LENGTH:

500’

NOTE: All eight conductors of the CAT5 must be connected for proper signal strength on 500’ of cable.

MODE FREE COORDINATOR Expansion Port CAT5 - Pull CAT5 from the MZC to where the MODE Free Coordinator will be installed. For installations where the Coordi-

nator will be at the system head-end, a CAT5 patch cable can be used at time of installation and hook-up. For installations where the Coordinator will be in a remote location, pull CAT5 during pre-wire

plate. MAXIMUM LENGTH: 50’.

and terminate with a proper wall

OUT OF RANGE

MODE Free Keypad & Table Dock

Back Yard

Area

WIRELESS COVERAGE AREA 100’ RADIUS

Patio

Deck

Master Suite

MODE Free Keypad & Table Dock

Dining Room

Living Room

MODE Free

Coordinator

Bedroom 2

Master Bath

Kitchen

Full Bath

Closet

Pantry

Half Bath

Bedroom 1

Den

Entry

Garage

Fornt Yard

Area

WIRELESS COVERAGE AREA 100’ RADIUS MAY VARY GIVEN RF ENVIRONMENT, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND THE PRESENCE OF LARGE METAL OBJECTS SUCH AS REFRIGERATORS.

MODE Free Coordinator Wireless Coverage Area

MODE 3.1 HARD BUTTON CONFIGURATION

As received from the factory, MODE Keypads have a preinstalled set of buttons that match the default button conﬁ guration in EZ-Tools. This default may not match the system being installed. MODE Keypads come with a set of alternate buttons. The hard button keycaps can be changed on the keypads and in EZ-Tools to match the product being installed. To change the hard button keycaps:

1. With the keypad disconnected from the system, carefully insert a small ﬂ at head screwdriver into the Face- plate Release Tabs Slots (1) as shown in Figure 14.

With the screwdriver inserted, slowly twist the screw-

driver and pull down in the direction shown (2) until the Faceplate Tabs release from the body.

2. With both tabs released, carefully pull the bottom of the faceplate up and away from the keypad as shown in Figure 15 until it stops moving freely. Carefully pull the top of the faceplate clear of the keypad to remove. Do not touch, pinch, poke or otherwise contact the ﬂ ex board circuit connected to the top of the LCD. Damage to the ﬂ ex board will disable the LCD.

Figure 14 Faceplate Release Tabs

3. With the faceplate fully removed, the hard button keycaps cans be changed. Carefully pinch the top of the keycap and slowly pull it straight up and off the rubber membrane as shown in Figure 16. Try not to pull the membrane off the green circuit board. If the membrane does come loose, be sure to replace it to its normal position, seated ﬂ at on the green circuit board. If the membrane is not properly seated, the keycaps will not ﬁ t properly through the openings in the faceplate and the keypad will not function.

4. Using the included alternate set of keycaps, make changes as needed.

5. With all keycaps in place, replace the faceplate in reverse process to step 2. Carefully align the top of the faceplate with the keypad body as they appear in Figure 15. Slowly press the bottom of the faceplate until the keycaps begin to push through their openings. Visually inspect the keycaps to conﬁ rm that they are properly centered in the faceplate openings. With the keycaps in place, press the bottom corners of the faceplate until it snaps into place.

6. Press all buttons to conﬁ rm free play.

Figure 15 Removing The Faceplate

Figure 16 Changing Keycaps

INSTALLATION

MODE ADAPTER

Though the MODE Adapter is a small plastic box that can be set on a shelf and left free-standing, it is recommended that it be secured to a shelf, wall surface or DIN Rail to assure it will not be accidentally moved, in a way that could cause disconnections or damage to the unit.

Wall Mount

The MODE Adapter can be mounted directly to a wall surface using the Wall-Mount Screw Holes in the top of the Adapter Chassis. The Adapter should be mounted SpeakerCraft label side out.

1. Hold Adapter in mounting position.

2. Carefully, at slow speed, drill starter holes for mounting screws.

3. Using minimum 1.5” screws, secure Adapter to wall surface. Do not overtighten to avoid cracking the Adapter case.

4. If using multiple Adapters, printing a small adhesive label identifying the source number and sticking it on the Adapter is suggested to assist in making connections and troubleshooting.

Shelf Mount

Follow the instructions above for Wall Mount. When positioning the Adapter, set it on the shelf, with the SpeakerCraft label side up and the red connection panel facing out for convenience in making connections. If using multiple Adapters, printing a small adhesive label identifying the source number and sticking it on the Adapter is suggested to assist in making connections and troubleshooting.

DIN Rail

The MODE Adapter can also be mounted to a wall using standard 3.5mm DIN Rail. (DIN Rail can be found at Custom A/V Products Distributors, Electrical Distributors and better Hardware Stores.) Be sure to have a rail section long enough for the number of Adapters being mounted. A single Adapter can be mounted on a rail as short as 3 inches. A stack of six Adapters would require a rail approximately 10-12 inches long.

1. Hold DIN Rail in mounting position, with the ‘U’ channel facing away from the wall. Try to mount the rail over wall studs for added security.

2. Carefully, at slow speed, drill starter holes for mounting screws.

3. Using minimum 1” screws, secure DIN Rail to wall surface.

4. Slide the Adapter onto the DIN Rail, with the DIN Rail Clips on the Adapter holding the unit to the rail. If mounting multiple Adapters to the DIN Rail, it is recommended that the Adapters be slid on to the rail individually. (It’s easier to slide the units onto the rail one at a time.)

5. Carefully press the Adapters together to secure the 12-Pin Interconnects. Secure the Locking Pin(s).

6. If using multiple Adapters printing a small adhesive label identifying the source and sticking it on each Adapter is suggested to assist in making connections and troubleshooting.

MODE BASE

If connecting iPod(s) as permanent sources, the MODE Base(s) can be installed at the head-end with the rest of the system components. The Base does not require any special installation, but the Base is magnetically charged so when multiple Bases are being installed, they will ‘stick’ to each other to help create a more solid footing and will be less likely to accidentally be moved or knocked over.

CAUTION: Because the MODE Base is magnetically charged, it should not be placed directly on top of or near CRTs or Plasma Displays. Magnetic ﬁ elds will adversely affect the performance of these displays and could in time permanently damage the display. (LCD Displays are not affected by magnetic ﬁ elds.) Additionally, care should be taken to avoid close encounters with magnetic media such as audio and video tapes or Credit Cards. The magnets in the Base could erase important information on these media.

MODE FREE COORDINATOR

Though the MODE Coordinator is a small plastic box that can be set on a shelf and left free-standing, it is recommended that it be secured to a shelf or wall surface to assure it will not be accidentally moved, in a way that could cause disconnections or damage to the unit.

Wall Mount

The MODE Coordinator can be mounted directly to a wall surface using the Keyhole on the bottom of the Coordinator Chassis. The Coordinator should be mounted in a position that allows free movement of the antenna and access for connecting CAT5 cables.

1. Drive a 1x6 screw, into the wall surface, leaving approximately 1/8” protruding from the wall surface.

2. Slide Coordinator keyhole over the protruding screwhead. Coordinator should ﬁ t ﬁ rmly over the screwhead, if loose, remove Coordinator and slightly tighten screw until Coordinator ﬁ ts so it will not easily fall off.

3. Check movement of antenna. (Antenna will be positioned in a later step.)

INSTALLATION

MODE 3.1 KEYPAD

Keypad

Locking Tabs

Bezel Tabs

MODE 3.1 Bezel

Keypad Angle

Tab Slots

MODE 3.1

Keypad

Angle Tabs

MODE 3.1 Mounting Brac

Bezel Tab Clips

2-Gang New Construction Box

ket

Figure 17 Mounting The MODE 3.1

J-BOX

NOTE: It is highly recommended that the MODE 3.1 Keypad be installed at a height of 56” on center. This provides the best

overall position for optimum LCD viewing angle. This should be discussed with the homeowner prior to installation to avoid rework, should the homeowner ﬁ nd this undesirable.

New Construction

The MODE 3.1 Keypad should be mounted in a standard 2-gang new construction box whenever possible. The keypad itself has a thin proﬁ le, but the Bezel Tabs and the Mounting Bracket Bezel Tab Clips require some additional clearance. Some new construction and many retro-ﬁ t boxes do not provide adequate clearance. Checking the ﬁ t of an as- sembled keypad, (bezel, keypad and mounting bracket), is recommended prior to installation of the J-boxes to avoid problems after the wall board has been installed.

Retro-ﬁ t

SpeakerCraft provides a retro Bracket Kit (SpeakerCraft Part Number BKT14331) that is recommended for retro installations. Although use of retro boxes is not recommended, they can be used in some cases. If using a retro box, it will probably be necessary to hone out part of the box to provide height and depth clearance for the Mounting Bracket Bezel Tab Clips and Bezel Tabs. Do not modify the clips or the tabs as this may adversely affect how well the bezel stays in place.

Mounting Bracket The MODE 3.1 Keypad cannot be installed without the Mounting Bracket. The keypad is held in place with the Keypad Locking Tabs and Keypad Angle Tabs. The Bracket should be mounted to a standard 2-gang new construction box as

shown in Figure 10. When installing the Mounting Bracket, be sure the bracket is positioned as shown in Figure 10. The keypad cannot be mounted if the bracket is upside down. If using a retro box, see section: Retro-ﬁ t, above.

When necessary, and not recommended, the Mounting Bracket can be used without a J-box. When installing a keypad without a J-box, be sure to use drywall anchors to provide a more durable and secure mount for the bracket.

MODE 3.1 KEYPAD

Keypad Address

Before installing the MODE 3.1 Keypad, set the Keypad Address Switch. If only one keypad (MODE 3.1, MODE Free or EZ-Pad) is going to be installed in a zone, then any of the 16 addresses can be used as long as the same address is conﬁ gured in EZ-Tools for that zone. For simplicity and to help avoid setup errors, if a zone only has one keypad, leave the address set to ‘0’. If a zone has multiple keypads, set each to a different address and conﬁ gure the zone in EZ-Tools for the same number and type of keypads and addresses.

INSTALLATION

With the Mounting Bracket installed, and the address set, the MODE 3.1 can be mounted. (Make and secure wire connections as described in the section: Connections, prior to mounting the keypad.)

Keypad Angle

There are two options for mounting the MODE 3.1. One is a ﬂ ush installation with the keypad ﬂ at to the wall surface, and the other is with the lower portion of the keypad sloping away from the wall at about a 15° angle. The angle mount cre-

ates a special cosmetic appeal and provides an improved LCD viewing angle.

Flush Mount

To install the MODE 3.1 Keypad flush (flat) to the wall surface:

1. Slide the lower part of the keypad into the Mounting Bracket and position the Keypad Angle Tabs into the rear channel of the Keypad Angle Tab Slots.

2. Carefully press the upper corners of the keypad with both thumbs until the Keypad Locking Tabs snap into place.

Angle Mount

To install the MODE 3.1 Keypad with lower portion angled away from the wall surface at approximately 15º:

1. Slide the lower part of the keypad into the Mounting Bracket and position the Keypad Angle Tabs into the forward channel of the Keypad Angle Tab Slots.

2. Carefully press the upper corners of the keypad with both thumbs until the Keypad Locking Tabs slide into place. (The keypad will ‘lift’ slightly in the bracket when positioning the Locking Tabs.

NOTE: In an angle mount, the keypad is not secure until the bezel has been installed. The bezel will hold the Locking Tabs in place and secure the keypad to the bracket. Prior to installing the bezel in an angle mount, be careful if operating the keypad and avoid incidental contact to prevent the keypad from falling out of the bracket and possibly damaging the keypad, the wires or the wall.

BEZEL

Installation

With the keypad in place, carefully align the Bezel Tabs with the Bezel Tab Clips on the Mounting Bracket. Apply even pressure around the bezel to slide it into place. The bezel is made of a plyable material that will ‘form fit’ to the wall surface for a clean finish.

Removal

Take care when removing the bezel to not scratch custom wall surfaces or tear wall paper. Use a very small, thin tool or fingernails, to carefully pull the sides of the bezel away from the wall surface.

Custom Wall Plates

Some lighting system companies manufacture special, custom wall plates that can be used with MODE 3.1 to trim out their low voltage lighting control switches and a MODE 3.1 with a single plate. Please contact specific lighting companies for additional information.

NOTE: Installing a MODE 3.1, or any low voltage device, in the same J-box with a high voltage device is a violation of electrical code in most places. Be aware of and comply with all local building and electrical codes.

INSTALLATION

MODE 3.1 RETRO BRACKET INSTALLATION

SpeakerCraft provides a MODE 3.1 Retro Bracket, (SpeakerCraft Part Number BKT14331), for use when upgrading to MODE

3.1 and the existing mounting hardware is incompatible with the MODE Mounting Bracket and MODE 3.1.

NOTE: It is highly recommended that the MODE 3.1 Keypad be installed at a height of 56” on center. This provides the best overall position for optimum LCD viewing angle. This should be discussed with the homeowner prior to installation to avoid rework, should the homeowner ﬁ nd this undesirable.

The Kit includes 1 Retro Bracket and 4 mounting screws.

INSTALLATION

1. Cut drywall hole to 3 5⁄8“ x W 3 7⁄8”.

Then place bracket through the opening with the FRONT/TOP on the left side as shown.

4. While holding both brackets, Attached the MODE 3.1 bracket to the main retro bracket using the mounting screws provided.

2. Pull the bracket back towards the drywall, make sure bracket ﬂ ushes to back of drywall.

5. The two brackets will sandwich the

drywall between them, thus providing a sturdy mounting system for the MODE 3.1

Cut-Out Size: 3

⁄8“ x 3 7⁄8“ (168 mm x H 98 mm)

3. While holding the main retro bracket, add the MODE 3.1

Bracket.

6. Finished product, angle mount, front view.

Note: Be sure to make the cut-out as tight as possible to insure a good ﬁ t.

7. Finished product, angle mount,

rear view.

INSTALLATION

MODE FREE WALL DOCK INSTALLATION

In-wall docking of the MODE Free requires installation of the MODE Free Wall Dock. The MODE Free Wall Dock can be purchased as a complete kit, (SpeakerCraft Part Number CTL14420), that includes all of the parts required for installation of the Wall Dock, (1 Wall Dock, 2 Wall Dock Mounting Screws, 1 Back Box, 1 Grounding Screw, 4 Position Tabs, 4 Position Tab Screws, 4 Mounting Clips and 2 Drywall Screws). The Wall Dock must be mounted in the special Back Box that is included in the kit for proper installation. Back Boxes can also be purchased in bulk, (Includes 10 each: Metal Back Boxes, Mounting Screws, Mounting Clips. NOTE: Does not include Wall Docks - SpeakerCraft Part Number CTL 14421).

NOTE: It is highly recommended that the MODE Free/Wall Dock be installed at a height of 56” on center. This provides the best overall position for optimum LCD viewing angle. This should be discussed with the homeowner prior to installation to avoid rework, should the homeowner ﬁ nd this undesirable.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION INSTALLATION

1. For Pre-Construction installation, re-

move the retro mounting tabs, (Top and bottom).

RETRO INSTALLATION

1. Using a level with a straight edge,

mark the cut lines for the Back Box.

Cut-Out Size: 4

Note: Be sure to make the cut-out as tight as possible to assure a good ﬁ t.

⁄8” W x 4 1⁄8” H

(125 mm x 104 mm)

2. Place the Back Box against a wall stud (up arrow pointing up), use the metal tabs on either the right of left side of the enclosure to help place the enclosure against the stud evenly. Tabs are set for ½” dry wall. If thicker drywall is used, be sure to accommodate for the difference.

2. Using a drywall saw, cut the drywall, keeping the drywall blade on the outside of the line marked in Step 1. Do not to cut the hole too big or the mounting tabs will not catch the outside of the drywall.

3. Use the drywall screws provided to secure the Back Box to the stud as shown.

3. The Back Box will come pre configured for retro installation; correctly orientate the Back Box by making sure the up arrow faces up. Place the Back Box flush into the hole.

4. While holding the Back Box in place, install the mounting clip(s) in as shown, do this for the top and bottom.

5. Finished Product.

INSTALLATION

WALL DOCK AND MODE FREE KEYPAD INSTALLATION

1. Run a CAT5 cable to the Back Box

location; punch out one of the knock out tabs to pull the wire through. NOTE: It is recommended to run the wire up through the bot- tom knock out hole; this will give more room for the RJ45 connector, and will alleviate any issues of pinching the wire during installation.

2. Attach the Wall Dock to the Back Box with the two mounting screws provided.

Wall Dock Address

Before installing the MODE Free Keypad, set the Wall Dock Address Switch. If only one keypad (MODE 3.1, Wall Dock/MODE Free or EZ-Pad) is going to be installed in a zone, then any of the 16 addresses can be used as long as the same address is conﬁ gured in EZ-Tools for the keypad in that zone. For simplicity and to help avoid setup errors, if a zone only has one key- pad, leave the address set to ‘0’. If a zone has multiple keypads, set each to a different address (0, 1, 2, 3, etc) and conﬁ g- ure the zone in EZ-Tools for the same number and types of keypads and addresses.

3. Starting from the left, insert the Wall Dock Lock Tabs into the Lock Tab Slots on the left side of the MODE Free, then click the right side down over the Locking Mechanism. Press the Keypad Release Button to remove the MODE Free from the Wall Dock.

4. Finished Product.

CONNECTIONS

HEAD-END

CAT5 To MZC Expansion Port

Stereo Mini

to RCA

To MZC

Source In

Line Out

Expansion

Aux. Input

iPod Base

Port

24V DC

12V DC 1 AMP Adaptor Port

CAT5

SpeakerCraft PS-3.0 24VDC

Aux. Input

USB

Adapter

Port

Power Supply

Figure 18 Single MODE Adapter/Base Connections

MODE ADAPTER (Single)

1. Using a CAT5 patch cable with a pass-through conﬁ guration, connect the Expansion Port on the MODE Adapter to the Expansion Port on a MZC-64/66/88.

2. Using the included Stereo mini to RCA interconnect cable, connect the 3.5mm Line Out Jack on the MODE Adapter to the appropriate Source Input on the MZC-64/66/88.

3. Using a CAT5 patch cable with a pass-through conﬁ guration, connect the iPod Base Port on the MODE Adapter to the Adapter Port on the MODE Base. If CAT5 cable was pulled during pre-wire and terminated with a wall plate in the remote zone, connect the cable to the iPod Base Port on the MODE Adapter. Connect the RJ45 jack on the wall plate to the Adapter Port on the MODE Base using a CAT5 cable with a pass-through conﬁ guration.

4. Aux Input (optional) - Using a stereo mini to RCA interconnect cable, connect the L&R line level audio output of a source to be added as an additional input such as a video game, XM or SIRIUS Tuner, Cable or Satellite receiver, etc. to the 3.5mm AUX Input Jack. This will allow adding a local source to a MZC Zone and being able to play the audio through the MZC ampliﬁ er and Zone speakers. This input must be conﬁ gured in EZ-Tools and is only selectable from MODE Keypads.

5. When all connections have been made and conﬁ rmed and the system is ready for operation, connect a SpeakerCraft PS-3.0 power supply (sold separately) to the 24V DC jack on the MODE Adapter. Plug the PS-3.0 into an unswitched 120VAC outlet.

CONNECTIONS

CAT5 To MZC Expansion Port

One Connection for all Adapters

Stereo Mini

to RCA To MZC

Source In

Line Out

Expansion

Aux. Input

MODE ADAPTER #1

24V DC

iPod Base

CAT5

12V DC 1 AMP

Adaptor Port

MODE BASE #1

Aux. Input USB

MODE BASE #2

MODE ADAPTER #2

Stereo Mini

to RCA To MZC

Source In

Line Out

Expansion

Aux. Input

iPod Base

24V DC

CAT5

12V DC 1 AMP

Adaptor Port

Aux. Input USB

MODE BASE #3

MODE ADAPTER #3

Stereo Mini

to RCA To MZC

Source In

Line Out

Expansion

Aux. Input

iPod Base

24V DC

CAT5

12V DC 1 AMP Adaptor Port Aux. Input USB

MODE BASE #4

MODE ADAPTER #4

Stereo Mini

to RCA To MZC

Source In

Line Out

Expansion

Aux. Input

iPod Base

24V DC

CAT5

12V DC 1 AMP

Adaptor Port

Aux. Input USB

MODE BASE #5

MODE ADAPTER #5

Stereo Mini

to RCA To MZC

Source In

Stereo Mini

to RCA To MZC

Source In

Line Out

Aux. Input

Expansion

Aux. Input

Expansion

Adaptor

Interconnect

iPod Base

MODE ADAPTER #6

iPod Base

Port

24V DC

One Powers all Adapters

CAT5

SpeakerCraft PS-3.0 24VDC Power Supply

12V DC 1 AMP

12V DC 1 AMP Adaptor Port Aux. Input USB

Adaptor Port

Aux. Input USB

Adapter

MODE BASE #6

Port

Figure 19 Multiple MODE Adapter/Base Connections

MODE ADAPTER (Stacked)

1. Stack the Adapters and conﬁ rm connection of the 12-Pin Interconnects as described in section: Installation.

2. Using a CAT5 patch cable with a pass-through conﬁ guration, connect the Expansion Port on one of the MODE Adapters to the Expansion Port on a MZC-64/66/88. (The 12-Pin Interconnects create a bus for power, control and metadata to the additional units.)

3. Using the included stereo mini to RCA interconnect cables, connect the 3.5mm Line Out Jack on each Adapter to the appropriate Source Input on the MZC-64/66/88.

4. Using a CAT5 patch cable with a pass-through conﬁ guration, connect the iPod Base Port on each MODE Adapter to the Adapter Port on its speciﬁ cally matched MODE Base. Repeat until all Adapters and Bases are connected. If CAT5 cable was pulled during pre-wire and terminated with a wall plate in the remote zone, connect the cable to the iPod Base Port on the MODE Adapter. Connect the RJ45 jack on the wall plate to the Adapter Port on the MODE Base using a CAT5 patch cable with a pass-through conﬁ guration.

5. Aux Input (optional) - Using a stereo mini to RCA interconnect cable, connect the L&R line level audio output of a

source to be added as an additional input such as an XM or Sirius Tuner, Cable or Satellite receiver, etc. to the Aux Input on the appropriate Adapter as conﬁ gured in Source Setup in EZ-Tools. This will allow adding up to six additional

sources to the MZC. These inputs must be conﬁ gured in EZ-Tools and are only selectable from MODE Keypads.

6. When all connections have been made and conﬁ rmed and the system is ready for operation, connect a

Speaker-

Craft PS-3.0 Power Supply to the 24V DC Jack on one MODE Adapter. This will provide power for up to six MODE Adapters. Plug the PS-3.0 into an unswitched 120VAC outlet.

CONNECTIONS

MODE BASE Adapter Port

1. Using a CAT5 patch cable with a pass-through conﬁ guration, connect the Adapter Port on the MODE Base to the iPod

Base Jack on the MODE Adapter. When using multiple Bases and Adapters, be sure to properly match Bases to Adapt-

ers to MZC Inputs.

2. Set each Base Source ID to the matching Source Input number on the MZC using the Source ID Button on the bottom of

the Base and the Source ID LED.

3. Set each Base to a different Address using the Address Switch on the bottom of the Base and set each Base to the

proper Address when conﬁ guring Source Setup in EZ-Tools.

Aux Input (optional)

1. Using a stereo mini to RCA interconnect cable, connect the L&R line level audio output of a source to be added as an

additional input such as a video game, XM or SIRIUS Tuner, Cable or Satellite receiver, etc. to the Aux Input on the appropriate Base as conﬁ gured in Source Setup in EZ-Tools. This will allow adding a local source to an MZC Zone and being able to play the audio through the MZC ampliﬁ er and Zone speakers. These inputs must be conﬁ gured in EZ-Tools and are only selectable from MODE Keypads.

USB (optional)

1. Using an appropriate USB mini B cable, connect the USB port on the MODE Base to a USB port on a computer to enable

updating a connected iPod. See iPod instructions for additional information.

12V DC 1 AMP

1. When all connections have been made and conﬁ rmed, connect a SpeakerCraft PS-2.0 Power Supply and plug it into

an unswitched 120VAC outlet.

MODE 3.1 KEYPAD

Punch-Down Block

The MODE 3.1 features a four pair punch-down block that allows ﬂ exibility in wire options. CAT5 is recommended for typical use. The punch-down is color coded for CAT5 to assist in making connections. When making direct connections to the MZC, be sure to conﬁ rm color coding of each wire before making connections. (Refer to Table 1 and Figures 20 &21)

For convenience, SpeakerCraft RJA-1.1 RJ45 to MZC Adapters can be used. The RJA-1.1 will convert the Zone screw-down terminals on the MZC-66, (or KCM-1.0 if using MZC-88) to RJ45 for ease of installation. Refer to Table 1 and Figure 21 below for the RJ45 pin-out and conﬁ guration. Do not use pre-conﬁ gured 110 plug to RJ45 patch cables wired for T-568A Standard. They do not have the proper pin-out on the RJ45 connector and will cause serious damage to the MODE 3.1.

NOTE: The pin-out must be followed as shown to prevent serious damage to the MODE System:

RJ45 PIN (MZC-64 Zone Terminal,

RJA-1.1, Wall Dock)

1 Green GND

2 Orange 12V

3 Brown 485A

4 Blue IR

5 Blue/White IR

6 Brown/White 485B

8 Green/White GND

Table 1 MODE/MZC Zone Connection Pin-Outs

CAT5 Wire

Color

Orange/White

MODE 3.1, MZC-66 Zone Terminal

or KCM-1.0 Zone Terminal

12V

CONNECTIONS

MZC-66 or

KCM-1.0 Zone Terminal

NOTE: When connecting GND, IR IN and +12V, connect both of the same color solid and striped wires.

NOTE: When making connections to the MODE 3.1 punch-down block ALWAYS pull the wire toward the middle of the 3.1. Pulling the wires toward the outside will create difficulty when installing the keypad into the Mounting Bracket and will probably cause wires to become disconnected.

CAT5

MODE 3.1

Punch-Down Block

+12

GND

485 A

485B

Figure 20 MODE to MZC Connections

To MZC-64 Zone Terminal or

RJA-1.1 CAT5 to MZC Adaptor

2345678

CAT5

MODE 3.1

Punch-Down Block

+12

GND

485 A

485B

Figure 21 MODE to RJA-1.1 Connections

MODE 3.1 Connections

1. Strip approximately 1” to 1.5” from the outer jacket of the cable being connected to the MODE 3.1. DO NOT strip the individual conductors.

2. Using a proper punch-down tool, connect each of the wires to the matching color terminals on the MODE 3.1 punch- down block. When making connections to the MODE 3.1 punch-down block ALWAYS pull the wire toward the middle of the 3.1. Pulling the wires toward the outside will create difﬁ culty when installing the keypad into the Mounting Bracket and will probably cause wires to become disconnected.

3. Prior to installing the keypad, attach the included Wire Retainer to the back of the MODE 3.1 as shown in Figure 22. Remove the adhesive backing from the wire retainer and attach with the wire tie oriented vertically as shown, with the retainer lock at the bottom. Pull the retainer over the wire and down through the lock as shown. This will help prevent the wires from becoming disconnected during installation.

ADDRESS

Figure 22 MODE Wire Retainer

MODE 3.1

Riverside, CA www.speakercraft.com

MADE IN CHINA

+ RELAY

- RELAY

+12

GND

485 A

485B

3. Terminate and connect the head-end connection as appropriate. If connecting directly to an MZC-66 or KCM-1.0, Refer to Figure 20. If terminating in RJ45 Connectors and connecting to a MZC-64 or using RJA-1.1s Refer to Figure 21. Conﬁ rm all connections prior to powering up the system.

CONNECTIONS

Speaker Mute Relay (MODE 3.1 Only)

The Speaker Mute Relay is typically used in situations where a multi-channel ampliﬁ er has been added to an MZC Zone Pre- out for additional rooms or ‘sub-zone expansion’. The MODE 3.1 Speaker Mute Relay gets connected to a SpeakerCraft EPR-

1.0 Speaker Muting Relay. This allows the individual room keypads to mute their corresponding speaker pairs and not the

zone, which would mute all of the rooms in the ‘sub-zones’. The following describes the connections for the Speaker Relay Mute and sub-zone speaker connections.

1. Connect ZONE SPEAKERS L+,L-/R-,R+ OUTPUTS from the MZC or an external ampliﬁ er to the EPR-1.0 AMPLIFIER Terminal

L+,L-/R-,R+ INPUTS.

2. Strip approximately 1⁄4 inch of each lead and twist the stripped ends so there are no loose strands that can cause

shorts.

3. Connect the EPR-1.0 SPEAKERS L+,L-/R-,R+ OUTPUTS to the L+,L-/R-,R+ terminals on each speaker pair as appropriate.

4. Connect the WHITE STRIPE LEAD from the EPR-1.0 to the +RELAY Terminal on the MODE 3.1.

5. Connect the BLACK LEAD from the EPR-1.0 to the -RELAY Terminal on the MODE 3.1.

6. Visually check for loose ends. Lightly pull the wire to conﬁ rm connection.

7. Install speakers into dry-wall cut-outs or SpeakerCraft InstaLLock™ New Construction Brackets (if used) as appropriate.

NOTE: EPR-1.0 Relay mute will not function without proper conﬁ guration in EZ-Tools.

MODE FREE WALL DOCK

1. Terminate the CAT5 pulled in pre-wire on the Wall Dock end with a RJ45 connector, using the pin-outs detailed in

Table 1 in this section.

2. Connect terminated CAT5 to the RJ45 Connection Port on the bottom of the Wall Dock prior to installing the Wall Dock.

NOTE: It is recommended to run the wire up through the bottom knock out hole in the Back Box to give more room for

the RJ45 connector, to help alleviate any issues of pinching the wire during installation. Removing the bottom knock out is recommended even if the wire has been pulled into the box through another hole, to help alleviate any issues of pinching the wire when mounting the Wall Dock. See Section: Wall Dock and MODE Free Keypad Installation for additional information.

3. Terminate the MZC end as appropriate for the model MZC used and connection method, (RJ45 for MZC-64 or RJA-1.1;

plug-in connector for MZC-66, KCM-1.0/MZC-88), using the pin-outs detailed in Table 1 in this section.

4. Connect the terminated CAT5 to the appropriate MZC or KCM-1.0 Terminal.

MODE FREE COORDINATOR

1. If the Coordinator is located at the system head-end, using a CAT5 cable terminated with RJ45 connectors on both

ends in a pin-pin (passthrough) configuration, connect one of the Expansion Ports on the Coordinator to one of the Expansion Ports on the MZC.

NOTE:

2. If the Coordinator is located in a remote location, (up to 500’ from the MZC), terminate the CAT5 pulled during pre-wire

NOTE: If the Coordinator is more than 500’ from the MZC, connect a SpeakerCraft PS-1.0 Power Supply to the 12V Jack

In this application, The Coordinator will receive power from the MZC and it is not necessary to connect a Power

Supply to the Coordinator.

with RJ45 connectors on both ends in a pin-pin (passthrough) configuration and connect one of the Expansion Ports on the Coordinator to one of the Expansion Ports on the MZC.

on the Coordinator.

PROGRAMMING WITH EZ-TOOLS

The EZ-Tools programming instructions provided with MODE 3.1/MODE Free are intended to provide direction for adding a MODE 3.1/MODE Free Keypad, multiple MODE 3.1/MODE Free Keypads, MODE Base(s) and MODE Adapter(s), to SpeakerCraft MZC Systems. If conﬁ guring a new system, start with the Programming With EZ-Tools section of the MZC Installation Instructions for system conﬁ guration, source setup, power management, etc. Use this manual for conﬁ guration and programming zones using MODE 3.1/MODE Free Keypads. All programming for MODE 3.1 and MODE Free is identical. Program any zone that may be controlled with a MODE Free as a wireless controller, or will have a Wall Dock installed, using the same instructions as MODE 3.1. For simplicity, MODE 3.1 and MODE Free/Wall Dock will be referred to as MODE 3.1 or MODE Keypad unless speciﬁ cally noted otherwise.

NOTE: If only changing EZ-Pads to MODE Keypads, and not adding iPod/MODE Base/MODE Adapter, follow the directions in Download EZ-Tools and proceed to section: Adding a MODE Keypad to an Existing MZC Project.

With the system installed at the job site or set up for test at the shop, the system is ready for programming. Connect the “3.5mm Plug Transfer Cable” between the COM port on a PC running EZ-Tools (or the USB port with the USB/Serial Adapter) and the CONTROL PORT on the MZC. Power up the MZC and proceed as follows:

DOWNLOAD EZ-TOOLS

Before programming with EZ-Tools, always check the SpeakerCraft web site (www.speakercraft.com) to verify that the version of EZ-Tools being used is the latest rev.

FIRMWARE UPDATES After downloading EZ-Tools, before installing, configuring or programming any SpeakerCraft Control Product, download the latest firmware for that product from the SpeakerCraft web site. This will ensure that each product has the latest func- tionality and fixes. See: EZ-Tools MZC Programming Instructions/Firmware &EZ-Tools Upgrades for additional information.

Also note in order to update firmware to a MODE Free, the MODE Free must be docked to a Wall Dock. A FIRMWARE UPDATE CANNOT BE PERFORMED ON A MODE FREE IN SLEEP MODE. If the MODE Free was in Sleep Mode when docked, it will remain in Sleep Mode until a button is pressed on the MODE Free. Press any button on the MODE Free to ‘wake it up’ and proceed with the Firmware Update. (Sleep Mode will be disabled as long as the MODE Free remains docked.)

QUICK START GUIDE FOR SIMPLE MODE KEYPAD EZ-TOOLS PROGRAMMING

Follow the instructions in this section if no source or zone changes other than replacing an EZ-Pad with a MODE Keypad are required.

1. Open an existing MZC Project.

2. Under Project Content/Zone Setup, left click the zone the MODE is going to be added to.

3. In the Zone Setup Window, left click Name/Sources. If the Available Sources are checked and not going to change, left click Apply. Check or uncheck any boxes to make changes as needed.

4. In the Zone Setup Window, left click Keypad.

5. Under Graphic Keypad, left click to place a check mark in the box next to MODE 3.1. If removing the EZ-Pad left click the MKP-1x box to uncheck the box and remove the EZ-Pad from the zone. Left click Apply.

6. In the Zone Setup Window, left click Whole House /Mute.

7. If the Whole House/Party Mode and Mute Key Functionality settings are not going to change, left click Apply, other- wise make desired changes and then left click Apply. See section: Whole House/Mute for additional information.

8. Right click the MODE icon in the zone being configured. In the Zone MODE 3.1 Window, left click the appropriate Address Box to set Keypad address. If there is no more than one keypad per zone, all keypads can have the same address. If there is more than one keypad in a zone (EZ-Pads and/or MODE Keypads) the keypads in that zone must all have different Addresses. Left click Apply. The Address will appear after the MODE icon.

9. Under Project Content/Zone Setup, right click the zone icon for the zone being configured. In the pop-up window, highlight and left click Place Default A/V Routing Commands.

10. Left click the MODE 3.1 icon for the keypad being configured. The Virtual MODE 3.1, Button Properties and Virtual Button Windows will appear.

11. Left click the first source in the Source List.

PROGRAMMING

12. Left click the Volume Up Arrow on the Virtual Keypad. Left click the CMD MZC Cmds Tab, expand the Audio Level Commands Tab and double left click the Volume Up Command for the Zone being programmed.

13. Right click the Volume Up Arrow and then highlight and left click Punch Key’s Commands to make the Volume Up Command available to all sources. Left click Yes in the pop-up. Repeat for Volume down.

14. To program mute, right click the inside section of the Volume Knob. In the pop-up, highlight and left click the Mute (Preamp) Key. This will program Zone and Whole House Mute for all Sources.

15. Right click the MODE Power Button. In the pop-up highlight and left click Zone Power Off Key. This will program Zone and Whole House Off for all Sources.

16. To program Hard Keys by Source, left click a source in the Source List. Left click the CMD Library Tab, select a Brand and Device from the pull downs and double left click the appropriate commands for the Hard Keys being programmed. Repeat for all sources.

17. To create and program Virtual Buttons, left click a source in the Source List. Right click inside the Virtual Button List Window. Highlight and left click Add Multiple New Menu Items. Type the names of the Virtual Buttons to be created in

the Enter Item Name block and add them to Item Names by left clicking the >> Button. When finished, left click OK.

18. Left click the Virtual Button in the Virtual Button List. Left click the CMD Library Tab, select a Brand and Device from the pull downs and double left click the appropriate commands for the Virtual Buttons being programmed. Repeat for all sources.

19. Download the project to the MZC and test all functions. Make changes as needed using the previous steps.

For more in-depth description of MODE programming, see the following sections.

ADDING AN IPOD, MODE BASE AND MODE ADAPTER TO AN EXISTING PROJECT

With EZ-Tools running, open the project that the MODE is going to be added to.

Open Project

1. In the Menu Bar, select File.

2. In the pull-down, highlight and left click Open.

3. In the Open Window, highlight and left click the proj-

ect to be modified. The project will open to the default screen as shown in Figure 23.

Source Setup

4. If adding iPod(s) using MODE Base(s) and MODE

Adapter(s), with the Project Content Tab selected, left

click Source Setup. The MZC Setup Window will appear.

5. Left click the pull-down arrow for the source that is

to change to iPod. (For the example Source 5 will be used.) The MZC Source List will open. Highlight and left click iPod. Source 5 will change to iPod. The Source Assignments Tab will also change, now featuring additional options for Source 5. (Refer to Figure 24)

Figure 23 Opening an Existing Project

6. In the Description block, Type in a name for the iPod, such as NANO, 30G VIDEO, etc.

7. In the Address block, if the iPod being added to Source 5 is the only iPod being added using MODE Base and Adapter,

leave the Address set to ‘0’. If adding additional iPods, Bases and Adapters, set each to a different Address.

PROGRAMMING

8. Under Option, if no additional source is going to be added, use the default setting: None. If adding an additional

source, left click the pull-down arrow and select: Base Aux In or Adapter Aux In. Base Aux In allows stereo audio to be connected from a source at the Base location. That is, if the Base is in a remote zone, a device such as a Video Game, XM or SIRIUS Tuner, Cable Box, etc. can be added so the audio can be played through the MZC amplifier and zone speakers. Adapter Aux In provides the same flexibility for a source connected to the Adapter. There can only be

one Aux In connected per source, but this allows the input capability of a MZC-64/66 to expand to 12 sources and the

MZC-88 to 14!

IMPORTANT NOTE: The sources connected to the Base and Adapter Aux Inputs are only selectable via MODE 3.1

Keypads. They are not available to EZ-Pads and cannot be selected by IR remote commands. For the purpose of the

example, the cable box that was connected to Source 5 on the MZC has now been replaced by an iPod, making the iPod available to all zones. The cable box is actually dedicated to the Family Room, where coincidentally, the MODE 3.1 is being installed. The cable box will be configured as the Source 5 Sub Source Input in EZ-Tools (Figure 24) and connected to the Base Aux In in the Family Room. All zones will have access and control of the iPod (Source 5).

Only zones with MODE 3.1 Keypads will have access and control of the cable box (Source 5a) which will appear in the MODE 3.1 Main Menu as a regular Source. Further, as an option, the cable box can be unchecked in Zone Setup, for any zones other than the Family Room that get MODE 3.1 Keypads, to keep the cable box dedicated to the Family Room. In addition to dedicated control, this will allow the cable box audio to feed through the MZC amp and zone

speakers for the Family Room. See section: Connections for additional information.

9. In the Name block, type in the source name for the device being connected to the Aux In. This name will appear in

the Source List on the MODE Display, so be sure to use a name that will not confuse the user. If there is a Cable Box already available as a source through the MZC, name the cable box connected to the Aux In: Cable 2.

10. If no other changes are to be made, left click Apply in the MZC Setup Window. This will ‘save’ the new configuration.

If additional Bases and Adapters are being added, repeat steps 5-9 above for each new Base/Adapter pair. Left click Apply to ‘save’ each.

11. A Warning Window will appear advising: ‘The Cable Source has been changed to a IPOD Source...Do you still want to continue?’ Left click YES. If multiple source changes have been implemented, a warning for each change will come up. Review each of these as it is possible that an undesirable change has been made.

12. After the Warning(s) have been cleared, the Source Setup under the Project Content Tab will update to show the new source conﬁ guration. (Refer to Figure 25) Source 5 will have changed to iPod and a new source, 5a will show Cable. Source 5a is the Sub Source Input (Base or Adapter Aux In) conﬁ gured in the previous steps. (Refer to Figure 24)

Figure 24 Changing Source Setup

PROGRAMMING

13. At this point the EZ-Pad Source Buttons will have also changed to indicate the new source conﬁ guration. In the example, the Cable Button has now changed to iPod as shown in Figure 25. All programming associated with Source 5 will need to be changed from Cable commands to iPod commands for all keypads in all zones. Left click the CMD Library Tab to open the IR Command Library. Left click the pull-down arrow next to the Brands block and scroll the list until SpeakerCraft appears. Highlight and left click SpeakerCraft. Expand the MODE Folder by left clicking the ‘+’ sign or double left clicking the folder icon. Next, expand the MODE Base Folder by left clicking the ‘+’ sign or double left clicking the folder icon.

Figure 25 Updated Source Setup and EZ-Pad Conﬁ guration

Zone Setup

14. Select the EZ-Pad in Zone 1 by left clicking the green EZ-Pad icon under: Project Content/Zone Setup. The virtual EZ-Pad for Zone 1 will appear. Left click the iPod Source Button to select the iPod ‘bank’ of commands. The iPod Source Button will highlight blue and all commands programmed to that button will appear in the Button Properties Window.

15. Right click any commands in the Button Properties Command List that were programmed for the Cable Box (or other now replaced source) then highlight and left click Delete Command in the pop-up. The command will be deleted.

16. Double left click any desired command(s) in the CMD Library/SpeakerCraft/MODE/MODE Base Command Library for EZ-Pad iPod control programming.

17. Repeat Steps 15-16 for all buttons within the iPod ‘bank’.

18. If all zones are identical in keypad conﬁ guration, (all use MKP-8.1 or the same double or triple-gang conﬁ guration), the new programming for the EZ-Pad in Zone 1 can be ‘cloned’ to the other EZ-Pads. Right click the Zone 1 EZ-Pad iPod Source Button. Highlight and left click Copy All Source Bank Commands in the pop-up. Left click the EZ-Pad icon in any other zone with an identical EZ-Pad setup to Zone 1. Right click the iPod Source Button. Highlight and left click Paste Source Bank Commands to duplicate the EZ-Pad programming for iPod to the selected zone. Repeat for all Zones with identical EZ-Pad conﬁ guration. Zones with different EZ-Pad conﬁ gurations will need to be programmed individually.

Download and Test

19. At this point it is suggested that the project be downloaded to the MZC to conﬁ rm the changes to the EZ-Pads and communication with the iPod/Base/Adapter. With the PC running EZ-Tools connected to the MZC with a SpeakerCraft

3.5mm Plug Transfer Cable or Transfer Cable with USB/Serial Adapter, either select MZC-64/66/88 from the Menu Bar, then highlight and left click Download or left click the Download Icon in the Tool Bar to transfer the updated project to the MZC.

20. When Download is complete check EZ-Pads for proper iPod control. Make programming changes as needed by repeating previous steps.

21. At this point, existing system functionality for EZ-Pads is updated and complete and MODE 3.1 programming begins.

PROGRAMMING

ADDING A MODE KEYPAD TO AN EXISTING MZC PROJECT

The EZ-Tools programming instructions provided with the MODE 3.1 are intended to provide direction for adding a MODE Keypad, multiple MODE Keypads, MODE Base(s) and MODE Adapter(s), to existing MZC Systems. If conﬁ guring a new system, start with the Programming With EZ-Tools section of the MZC Installation Instructions for system conﬁ guration, source setup, power management, etc. Use this manual for conﬁ guration and programming zones using MODE Keypads.

If adding iPod(s), MODE Base(s) and MODE Adapter(s), be sure to have followed all instructions in the previous sections for incorporating those components, updating the Source Setup and Zone Setup for proper system conﬁ guration and perfor- mance. If only adding MODEs or upgrading EZ-Pads to MODE Keypads, be sure to have followed all instructions for connections and installation in the previous sections.

When adding a MODE 3.1 Keypad to an existing project, EZ-Tools does some of the work automatically in identifying sources and placing them in the MODE Main Menu. This helps assure that proper control commands will be associated with the right source. To add a MODE Keypad:

Open Project

1. If not already open, Open the MZC Project to be modiﬁ ed.

2. Under the Project Content Tab, conﬁ rm the source conﬁ guration for the system under Source Setup. If the source con-

ﬁ guration is correct, proceed to Step 3. If not, return to section: Adding An iPod, Mode Base And Mode Adapter To An Existing Project, and follow all instructions.

Zone Setup

3. Under Project Content/Zone Setup, left click the Zone

that the MODE Keypad is going to be added to - for this example, Zone 2. The Zone 2 Setup Window will appear as shown in Figure 26.

Name/Sources

4. If the Available Sources options are checked and not

going to change, left click Apply. (The Cable Box now connected as Source 5a or any other sources connected to the Adapter or Base Aux Inputs will not show in this list, but will automatically be available to the MODE Keypad and any other MODE Keypads that get added to the system). If the Available Sources options are to be changed, check or uncheck the sources as appropriate. Left click

Apply.

Keypad

5. To add a MODE Keypad to the zone, left click the Keypad

Tab. MKP-1x(NKP, FKP) should be checked. Under Graphic Keypad, left click in the MODE 3.1 Box to place a check

mark in the box. This will place a MODE 3.1 in the Zone Setup. If the EZ-Pad is being replaced with a MODE Keypad, left click the MKP-1.x Box to uncheck the MKP. This will remove the EZ-Pad from the Zone Setup. If the EZ-Pad is to remain installed, leave the MKP-1.x Box checked. Left click Apply. For the example system, the EZ-Pad has been removed and replaced with a MODE 3.1. As soon as Apply is clicked, the EZ-Pad is removed from the Zone Setup

under Project Content.

Figure 26 Zone Setup Window

Figure 27 Zone Setup Keypad Tab

PROGRAMMING

Whole House/Mute

6. Left click the Whole House/Mute Tab to confirm Whole House and Mute Key Functionality. These functions should have already been configured in the existing project. Under Whole House/Party Mode, “This Zone Initiates” should be checked to enable Party Mode from a press and hold of the Click Button when select- ing a source on the MODE. “This Zone Ignores...” should be checked to lock out Party Mode commands from other zones. Under Mute Key Functionality, “Internal Preamp Muting” should be checked to use the MZC zone preamp muting function. “EZ-Pad Relay Speaker Muting” should be checked when using EPR-1.0 EZ-Pad Relay Muting Module for muting individual rooms in sub-zone expansion applications (multiple rooms in a single zone). When Zone Whole House/Mute functions are set, left click Apply. (Refer to Figure 28)

Keypad Address

7. Any keypad whether an EZ-Pad or MODE must have its Address configured in EZ-Tools. If there is only one keypad per zone, all keypads can be set to the same Address. Any time there is more than one keypad in a zone, each of the keypads within that zone must be set to a different Address. Right click the EZ-Pad or MODE

3.1 icon in a particular zone. Left click the EZ-Pad or MODE 3.1 Setup pop-up. Left click the desired box to set keypad Address. For the example, ‘0’. Left click Apply. The Keypad Address will appear next to the Keypad Icon in Zone Setup. (Refer to Figure 29)

Figure 28 Zone Setup Whole House/Mute Tab

Default AV Routing Commands

8. To assure that the sources connected to the MZC will be properly routed to the local zone, a set of default A/V routing commands can be assigned to the source icons on the MODE 3.1. Under Project Content/Zone Setup, right click the Zone 2 icon. Highlight and left click Place Default A/V Routing Commands. The MZC Internal Commands for all source A/V signal routing will be automatically assigned to all sources available to the MODE in Zone 2. (Refer to Figure 30)

This completes Zone Setup for integrating the MODE into Zone 2. Left click the MODE 3.1 icon under Project Content/ Zone Setup/Zone 2. The virtual MODE 3.1 will appear along with the Button Properties Window and the Virtual Button Window. (Refer to Figure 31)

Figure 29 Zone Setup Keypad Address

Figure 30 Place Default A/V Commands

PROGRAMMING

Figure 31 Virtual MODE 3.1

Virtual MODE 3.1 Window

When an unprogrammed MODE appears on screen, EZ-Tools has already loaded the MZC Source icons, to assist in keypad programming. By doing so, EZ-Tools reduces the possibility of accidental omission of sources or associating sources with the wrong input. The Virtual MODE Window displays the Zone Number and Keypad Address for reference. The Source Icons in the Source List have the same programming and performance capabilities as Source Keys on EZ-Pads. The difference being, EZ-Pad Source Keys are hard buttons that are pressed, the MODE Source Keys are Virtual Buttons on the MODE LCD that are selected with the Scroll Wheel and Click Button. The Source Icons are programmed the same as any other key, by selecting the icon and double clicking commands under the CMD MZC Cmds Tab or CMD Library Tab. Programmed commands appear in the Button Properties Window, consistent with EZ-Tools programming.

NOTE: The Scroll Wheel, Click Button and Menu Key are not programmable. They have un-removable factory programmed functions for: scrolling lists and menus on the LCD (Scroll Wheel), selecting items from those lists and menus (Click Button) and returning to either the MODE Main Menu or selecting iPod Menus depending upon current MODE function. When a source other than iPod is selected, a press of the Menu Key returns the display to MODE Main Menu. When iPod is selected, and the iPod is playing, a press of the Menu Key returns the display to the previous iPod Main Menu level. In any iPod mode, a press & hold of the Menu Button will return the display to MODE Main Menu.

Virtual Button List Window

When any source is selected on a MODE Keypad, the information in the LCD will change to the Virtual Buttons associated with that source. Any menu or list of commands associated with controlling a particular device, or the system, can be conﬁ gured for display.

The Virtual Button List Window is where these menus and lists of commands are created. Virtually any command for any device that will be connected to a MZC System can be programmed to a MODE Virtual Button. A pop-up tool allows creation of the Virtual Buttons by simply typing in the name of the function, i.e. Play, Stop, Menu, Aspect Ratio, etc. Once the Virtual Button has been created, any command from the EZ-Tools Command Library whether a MZC Internal Command, IR command or RS232 command can be associated with these Virtual Buttons. If the required IR or RS232 commands are not already in the Library, they can be added by either learning the IR commands with the SpeakerCraft LTM-1.0 Learn/Test

Module or by using the RS232 Command Properties Tool for creating and editing RS232 commands. Refer to MZC Installation Instructions sections: Learning IR Commands and RS232 Commands (MZC-88) for additional information.

As when programming any other key in EZ-Tools, the commands associated with the Virtual Buttons are displayed in the Button Properties Window. Virtual Buttons have the same properties as EZ-Pad keys in that they can execute single commands, or macros and for truly advanced applications access tiered commands as well.

PROGRAMMING

To program the Virtual MODE shown in Figure 31:

1. Left click the Tuner 1 Source Icon on the Virtual Keypad. It will highlight blue. This indicates the Tuner 1 ‘bank’ has been selected.

Volume

2. Left Click the Volume Knob Up Arrow. The Tuner 1 icon will turn red indicating which source is being programmed and the Up Arrow will highlight blue to indicate which button is being programmed.

3. Left click the CMD MZC Cmds Tab and expand the Audio Level Commands Tab by left clicking the ‘+’ sign or double left clicking ‘Audio Level Commands’. The list of all MZC audio commands will open.

4. Scroll down the list to ﬁ nd the Zone 2 Commands. Double left click Zone 2 Volume Up. The Zone 2 Volume Up Command will appear in the Button Properties Window. Right click the Volume

Up Arrow. In the pop-up, highlight and left click Punch Key’s Commands to make the volume up command available to all

sources.

Figure 32 Placing The Volume Up Command

5. Next, left click the Volume Knob Down Arrow. Double left click Zone 2 Volume Down in the CMD MZC Cmds List. The Zone 2 Volume Down Command will appear in the Button Properties Window. Right click the Volume Down Arrow. In the pop-up, highlight and left click Punch Key’s Commands to make the

Figure 33 Placing The Zone/Whole/House Mute Command

volume up command available to all sources.

Mute

6. Next is the Mute Button. The Volume Knob can be pushed in to execute a programmed command or macro. It is recommended that the Knob press function be used for Zone Mute. For this example, MZC pre-amp zone mute will be used.

Right click the inside section of the Volume Knob. In the pop-

up, highlight and left click the Mute (Preamp) Key as shown in

Figure 33. This will conﬁ gure the key for Zone and Whole House Mute and punch the commands to all banks. The key will high-

light green to indicate special whole-house functionality.

When this button is pressed for less than 2 seconds, the zone

will mute. When it is pressed again for less than 2 seconds, it will unmute. When the Mute Key is pressed for longer than 2 seconds, this initiates whole-house muting (all zones mute).

Figure 34 Placing the Zone/Whole-House Power Command

When pressed again for longer than 2 seconds, all zones are unmuted.

Power

7. Right click the MODE Power Button. In the pop-up, highlight and left click Zone Power Off Key as shown in Figure 34. This

will conﬁ gure the key for Zone and Whole House Off and punch the commands to all banks. The key will highlight green to indicate special whole-house functionality.

When the Power Key is pressed for less than 2 seconds, the local zone will turn off, and typically, the common sources

will stay on until the last zone is turned off. Additionally, when the Power Key is pressed for longer than 2 seconds, this initiates whole house power off (all zones will turn off) and this action will typically also turn off the common sources.

PROGRAMMING

PROGRAMMING SOURCE CONTROL

The MODE Keypads can be programmed to control any of the sources connected to a MZC 64/66/88 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 control of any source function for which an IR or RS232 command is available in the Command Library. For example, if programming 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 following instructions for other sources, by programming appropriate commands by source.

NOTE: When used with a MZC-88, MODE shows its powerful simplicity. The Preset channel frequencies and control commands for the MZC-88 Internal Tuners are automatically displayed on the MODE LCD. This is a default function of the MZC-88 and MODE Keypad. No programming is necessary for control of the MZC-88 Internal Tuners when controlled with MODE.

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 special 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 availability.

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.

PROGRAMMING

10. If adding multiple Virtual Buttons, right click inside the Virtual Button List Window, highlight and left click Add Multiple New Menu Items. In the New Source Menu Items Window, type in the ﬁ rst function name in the Enter Item Name Block. Either left click the >> Button or press the return key on the PC keyboard to add the function to the Item Names List. (Refer to Figure 35) To remove items from the ‘Add New’ list, highlight the entry and left click the << Button. When all functions have been added to the Item Names List, left click OK. To remove items from the Virtual Button List, right click the item, then highlight and left click Delete Item.

11. To associate IR or RS232 commands to the Virtual Buttons, if not already open, left click the CMD Library Tab. Select the Brand and Device being programmed as described in Step 1 above.

Figure 35 Creating DVD/CD Virtual Buttons

Figure 36 Placing IR Commands On Virtual Buttons

12. Left click the Virtual Button to be programmed. Double left click the IR or RS232 command in the CMD Library. A red asterisk will appear next to the function in the Virtual Button List to indicate an associated command or macro. The command will appear in the Button Properties Window. (Refer to Figure 36) Repeat for all Virtual Buttons.

Macros

13. Virtual Buttons can be programmed to execute macros using standard EZ-Tools programming method. Left click the Virtual Button to be conﬁ gured as a macro. Double left click a command from the CMD Library. It will appear in the Button Properties Window. Navigate the CMD Library to ﬁ nd the next command to be added to the macro. Double left

click the command. Repeat until all commands for the macro have been programmed.

Delays

14. Delays can be added between commands in a macro by left clicking the Clock Icon in the Button Properties Win- dow. If adding a delay to an existing macro, it will appear at the bottom of the Command List in the Button Properties

Window. Left click and drag the delay to the desired location between commands. A red line will appear between commands to act as a guide as to where the delay will be placed. To adjust the duration of the delay, double left click the delay in the Command List. The Delay Properties Window will appear. Either type in the duration from 0.1 to 20.0 seconds or use the arrow up/down buttons to set. Left click OK to enter.

15. Repeat the previous steps to program MODE for all other sources using the appropriate Brand/Device commands for each source from the CMD Library. For commands not found in the Library, refer to MZC Installation Instructions, sections: Learning IR Commands, and RS232 Commands (MZC-88).

OPERATING MODE 3.1

The following describes basic source, zone and system control in a typical MODE/MZC installation. Functions may vary given the programming options for the Hard keys and Virtual Buttons. The Operating MODE section applies to both MODE 3.1 and MODE Free. Other than the Battery and the RF Signal Strength Icon (MODE Free only) in the Display Header and the Network Settings and Sleep Timeout Setting in Keypad Settings (MODE Free, wireless mode only), the menus and screens are identical. For operational features unique to MODE Free, see: Operating MODE Free at the end of this section.

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MODE 3.1 Zone OFF

MODE 3.1 Zone ON

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MODE Free Zone OFF MODE Free Zone ON

The icons in the Keypad Headers indicate System, Keypad and Zone Status and are detailed in the following sections. The main differences between MODE 3.1 and MODE Free are both indicate Zone ON Status with the green ON Icon and both display the Source Selected. After four seconds MODE Free will change from Source Selected to the Zone for which it is currently conﬁ gured (MODE Free will change identities as it is docked and undocked from different Wall Docks in different zones. MODE Free also indicates RF Signal Strength, (four bars indicates best reception). The Battery Icon will turn red with an empty battery capacity icon to indicate low charge or a drained battery.

POWER ON

1. Roll the Scroll Wheel to highlight a Source on the LCD. (If the Keypad is in ‘Standby’ rolling the Scroll Wheel or pressing any button will wake up the Keypad.)

2. Press the Click Button to select the Source. The Zone will turn ON. The Source selected

SOURCE NOT SELECTED

TUNER 1

will be displayed at the top of the LCD. (Refer to Figure 38)

TUNER 2

POWER OFF

IPOD 1: 30G VIDEO

Zone

1. Press the Zone Power Off Key for less than 2 seconds. A red OFF (red SpeakerCraft

IPOD 2: NANO

Logo off/MODE Free) and the message: “Source Not Selected” will appear at the top of the LCD. (Refer to Figure 37) Unless the local zone is the last zone to be turned off,

DVD CHANGER

the zone will turn off and the common sources will stay on. If the local zone is the last zone to be turned off the common sources will turn off as well. On MODE Free the current zone will appear after a four second display of the System Status.

CD CHANGER

Figure 37 MODE Main Menu

Whole House

1. Press and Hold the Power Off Key for longer than 2 seconds. All zones and sources will turn off, unless “This Zone Ignores

Other Zone Initiations” is selected under Zone Setup/Whole House/Mute in EZ-Tools for a given zone. If selected, that

zone will ignore the Whole House Power Off Command and the common sources will stay on until the last zone is turned off. The LCD on all MODE Keypads (3.1 & Free) controlling zones that have turned OFF will display the MODE Source Menu. MODE Free will also display the current zone.

SELECT A SOURCE

1. Roll the Scroll Wheel to highlight a Source on the LCD. (If the Keypad is in ‘Standby’ rolling the Scroll Wheel or pressing

any button will wake up the Keypad.)

2. Press the Click Button to select the Source. The Zone will turn ON. The Source selected will be displayed at the top of the

LCD. (Refer to Figure 38)

ADJUST VOLUME

1. Rotate the Volume Knob clockwise to turn volume up. (The blue LEDs surrounding the knob will provide a visual refer-

ence to the volume setting.)

2. Rotate Volume Knob counter-clockwise to turn volume down. The blue LEDs surrounding the knob will provide a visual

reference to the volume setting.

OPERATING MODE 3.1

MUTE Local Room or Zone Mute

A local room or zone can be muted/un-muted by pressing the Volume Knob for less than 2

seconds.

1. Press the Volume Knob to mute the zone preamp or local speakers controlled with Speaker Relay Mutes. A purple MUTE Icon will appear at the top of the LCD.

(Figure 38)

DVD

AUDIO

2. Press the Volume Knob to un-mute the zone preamp or local speakers. The purple MUTE Icon at the top of the LCD will turn off.

Whole House Mute

Pressing the Volume Knob for longer than 2 seconds will mute/un-mute the entire system, (all zones, speaker relay mutes) unless “This Zone Ignores Other Zone Initiations” is selected under Zone Setup/Whole House/Mute in EZ-Tools for a given zone. If selected, that zone will ignore the Whole House Mute Commands.

1. Press and Hold the Volume Knob until the purple Mute Icon appears in the header of the initiating keypad to mute all zone preamps and speakers controlled with Speaker Relay Mutes. A purple MUTE Icon will appear at the top of the LCDs of all MODE Keypads in the system and the selected Source Button will blink about once per second in zones controlled with EZ-Pads.

2. Press and Hold the Volume Knob until the purple Mute Icon turns off in the header of the initiating keypad to un-mute all zone preamps and speakers controlled with Speaker Relay Mutes. The purple MUTE Icon will turn off at the top of the LCDs of all MODE Keypads in the system and the selected Source Button will resume constant illumination in zones controlled with EZ-Pads.

SOURCE CONTROL DVD, CD, Cable, Sat, DVR, Servers, etc.

1. From the MODE Main Menu, roll the Scroll Wheel to highlight a Source and then press the Click Button to select the Source. The selected source name will appear at the top of the LCD. (MODE Free will ﬁ rst display the selected source name and then the current zone name after a few seconds.) Any Virtual Buttons programmed for that source will appear in the LCD. (Refer to Figure 38)

2. Press the Hard Keys for basic device controls as programmed such as Play, Pause, Skip, etc.

SUBTITLE

ZOOM

DISPLAY

ANGLE

Figure 38 DVD Virtual Buttons

TUNER 1 106.7 MHz

P1 91.5 MHz

P2 92.3 MHz

P3 93.1 MHz

P4 93.9 MHz

P5 95.5 MHz

P6 106.7 MHz

Figure 39 MZC Tuner Virtual Buttons

3. Roll the Scroll Wheel to highlight Virtual Button

4. Press the Click Button to execute the Virtual Button function highlighted in step 3.

MZC Tuners

All MZC Tuner Preset Frequencies and Controls will default to the Virtual Buttons. Additional controls may have been programmed to the Hard Keys.

1. Roll the Scroll Wheel to highlight Tuner 1 or 2.

2. Press the Click Button to select the highlighted Tuner. The selected tuner will appear at the top of the LCD with the Presets and functions displayed in the LCD. (Refer to Figure

39)

3. Roll the Scroll Wheel to highlight a desired Preset.

4. Press the Click Button to select the Preset highlighted in Step 2.

5. Use the Scroll Wheel and Click Button to highlight and execute Tuner functions such as AM/FM, Tune Up/Down, etc.

functions as programmed.

NANO

Playlist

Artists

Albums

Genres

Songs

Composers

Figure 40 iPod Main Menu

OPERATING MODE 3.1

iPod

All iPod functions (typical iPod Menus) will default to the Virtual Buttons. Additional controls may have been programmed to the Hard Keys.

1. Roll the Scroll Wheel to highlight an iPod.

2. Press the Click Button to select the highlighted iPod. The selected iPod will appear at the top of the LCD and the iPod Main Menu will open in the LCD. (Refer to Figure 40)

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3. Roll the Scroll Wheel to highlight an iPod Menu Option: Playlists, Artists, Albums, etc.

4. Press the Click Button to select the Menu Option highlighted in Step 2. The selected menu will appear at the top of the LCD.

5. Repeat steps 3-4 until the Now Playing Screen appears. (Refer to Figure 41)

6. Press the Hard Keys for basic iPod functions such as Play/Pause and Next/Prev Song if programmed

7. Press the Menu Button to return to the previous iPod Menu level.

8. Press and Hold the Menu Button for longer than 1 second to return to the MODE Main

Menu.

PARTY MODE

Party Mode allows playing a selected source in all zones from a simple Press and Hold of the Click Button.

1. Roll the Scroll Wheel to highlight the desired Source. (If the Keypad is in ‘Standby’ rolling the Scroll Wheel or pressing any button will wake up the Keypad.)

2. Press and Hold the Click Button for longer than 2 seconds. All zones will turn ON to the selected source, unless “This Zone Ignores Other Zone Initiations” is selected under Zone Setup/Whole House/Mute in EZ-Tools for a given zone. If selected, that zone will ignore the Party Mode Command and will continue in its current state (OFF or playing a different source). The LCD on all Party MODE Keypads will display the selected Source and the Party Mode Icon. (Figure 42) If an iPod is selected the LCD will also display the iPod Main Menu. If an external source is selected, the Virtual Buttons are displayed.

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Figure 41 iPod Now Playing Screen

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Now Playing

Playlist

Artists

Albums

Genres

Songs

Figure 42 Party Mode Screen

ZONE SETTINGS (Treble and Bass)

From the MODE Main Menu:

1. Roll the Scroll Wheel and highlight Zone Settings.

2. Press the Click Button. The Zone Settings Menu will appear.

3. Roll the Scroll Wheel to highlight Treble or Bass.

4. Press the Click Button. The selected parameter will appear at the top of the LCD.

5. Roll the Scroll Wheel to adjust Treble or Bass Up/Down.

6. When the desired change has been made, press the Click Button to ‘Save’ the setting.

7. Press the Menu Button to return to the MODE Main Menu.

OPERATING MODE 3.1

KEYPAD SETTINGS

In the MODE Main Menu is an option called Keypad Settings. These settings are user deﬁ nable preferences for keypad performance and appearance including: Firmware Version, Button Intensity, LCD Intensity, Button Standby, LCD Standby, Beeper and Theme. These settings are adjustable only at the keypad and can be changed at any time. Adjustments are made using the Scroll Wheel and Click Buttons.

Firmware Version

Indicates the version of ﬁ rmware loaded to the MODE 3.1/MODE Free. The Firmware version deﬁ nes the functionality of the MODE 3.1/MODE Free.

Button Intensity

This setting adjusts the Hard Key and Scroll Wheel back-light level in increments of 1% from 0-100%.

LCD Intensity

This setting adjusts the LCD back-light level in increments of 25% from 25-100%.

Button Standby

This setting adjusts the intensity of the Hard Key standby backlight in increments of 1% from 0-100%.

LCD Standby

This setting adjusts the intensity of the LCD standby backlight in increments of 25% from OFF-100%.

Beeper

This setting turns an audible click that conﬁ rms button presses click On and Off.

Theme

This setting selects different color schemes for the information displayed on the LCD.

Standby Timeout

This setting adjusts the duration of the Hard Key and LCD Backlighting in increments of 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240 seconds or Always ON. The maximum Standby Timeout for an undocked MODE Free is 240 seconds. NOTE: Standby Timeout on MODE Free must be set for both the docked and undocked conﬁ gurations. The value shown for Standby Timeout when docked will be the docked setting. The value shown for Standby Timeout when undocked will be the undocked setting.

Sleep Timeout (MODE Free - wireless mode only)

This setting adjusts the duration of the MODE Free functionality in increments of 30, 60, 120, 180 and 240 seconds. This is a battery saving feature. By putting MODE Free to sleep, all functions, from RF transmit/receive to LCD and Button backlighting are turned off to save battery power. The MODE Free will wake up and reconnect to the RF wireless network when any button or the Scroll Wheel is pressed or turned. Sleep Timeout is disabled when the MODE Free is docked to a Wall Dock or Table Dock. Sleep Timeout duration starts after any duration that has been set for Standby Timeout has elapsed.

SLEEP TIMEOUT - DOCKED CONFIGURATION If the MODE Free was in Sleep Mode when docked, it will remain in Sleep Mode until a button is pressed on the MODE Free. Press any button on the MODE Free to ‘wake it up’. Sleep Mode will be disabled as long as the MODE Free remains docked.

FIRMWARE UPDATES Also note in order to update firmware to a MODE Free, the MODE Free must be docked to a Wall Dock. A FIRMWARE UPDATE CANNOT BE PERFORMED ON A MODE FREE IN SLEEP MODE. If the MODE Free was in Sleep Mode when docked, it will remain in Sleep Mode until a button is pressed on the MODE Free. Press any button on the MODE Free to ‘wake it up’. Sleep Mode will be disabled as long as the MODE Free remains docked.

OPERATING MODE 3.1

To adjust keypad settings:

1. In the MODE Main Menu, highlight and select Keypad Settings using the Scroll Wheel and Click Button.

2. Using the Scroll Wheel, highlight the setting to be adjusted.

3. Press the Click Button to select. The selected Setting will appear at the top of the LCD.

4. Using the Scroll Wheel, adjust the selected setting to the desired value.

5. Press the Click Button to set.

6. Repeat Steps 2-5 for all settings and values.

7. When ﬁ nished, press the Menu Button. The message: Zone Setup will appear. Done will ﬂ ash for a second and the key-

pad will return to the last selected source.

KEYPAD RESET

Though highly unlikely, a MODE 3.1/MODE Free can lock up under certain circumstances. The Keypad Reset procedure will unlock the keypad without affecting any of the EZ-Tools programming or local Zone or Keypad Settings. To unlock the keypad:

1. Press and Hold the Volume Knob for 5 seconds. The keypad should return to normal operation.

BATTERY INSTALLATION GUIDE

1. To replace the battery in the MODE

Free you will need a small Phillips screwdriver and four and a half minutes. Flip the keypad over, ensuring the battery door is facing you.

4. Flip the keypad back over. Using a fingernail or small screwdriver, GENTLY lift the battery out of the keypad, lifting from bottom to top.

2. With your screwdriver in hand, remove the battery door screw by turning the screw driver counter clockwise (left) until the screw is fully loose. Use your fingers to remove the screw, set the screw down for now.

5. Remove the battery and replace with a new one.

3. As shown, flip the keypad over and

let the battery door fall into your hand. Set the door next to the screw you just removed, you will need both of them later in the installation.

6. Once the battery is firmly in place, find the battery door where ever you set it down and reinstall it by angling the battery door at 36 degrees and inserting the battery door tabs into the MODE Free battery door opening. Once tabs are firmly in place, gently set the battery door cover down into the battery door opening. Once the battery door is fully installed, pick up the battery door screw and place it in the screw hole that you removed it from. Using your trusty screw driver, turn the screw clockwise to tighten the screw. Make sure to just snug the screw and not over tighten. Now you are ready to use your MODE Free.

NOTE: With any new battery, it is always good practice to charge the battery fully before use. This will help ensure longevity of the battery’s life.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING EFT (Electrical Fast Transient): Under environment with electrical fast transient, the unit may malfunction and require user to reset the unit. Removing and then replacing the battery will automatically reset the unit.

OPERATING MODE FREE

This section covers the operating features unique to MODE Free. All other operating functions are identical to MODE 3.1 and are covered in the section: Operating MODE.

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)

OFF

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Network Settings

Link Status NONE

Join Network

Leave Network

Reset Network

Figure 43 Network Settings Screen

OFF

SOURCE NOT SELECTED

Select a Zone

Living

Kitchen

Dining Room

Living Room

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: Operating 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-

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.

Master Bedroom

Patio

Figure 44 Select a Zone Screen

Living

Living Room

TUNER 1

TUNER 2

IPOD 1: 30G VIDEO

IPOD 2: NANO

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CD CHANGER

Figure 45 MODE Free Main Menu

OPERATING MODE FREE

tion and battery charge or with the Table Dock for wireless communication and battery charge. When docked, the Battery Icon turns off in the LCD header, and if docked to a Wall Dock, the RF Signal Strength Icon will turn off (Figure 46). To dock/ release a MODE Free: (Wall Dock shown for example, Table Dock uses the same technique.)

MODE Free/Wall Dock Functionality

When the MODE Free is docked to a Wall Dock:

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1. Starting from the left, insert the Wall

Dock Lock Tabs into the Lock Tab Slots on the left side of the MODE Free, then click the right side down over the Locking Mechanism.

2. Docked MODE Free. Press the Keypad Release Button to remove the MODE Free from the Wall Dock.

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Figure 46 MODE Free Docked Icon

• MODE Free wireless communication is disabled and all communication with the MZC and other system components is transmitted/received via CAT5 cable connected between the Wall Dock and the MZC Controller (MODE Free RF Signal Strength Icon turns OFF).

• Network Settings are not available when the MODE Free is docked to a Wall Dock.

• When docked, the MODE Free assumes the ‘identity’ of the MZC Zone to which the Wall Dock is connected and automatically synchronizes the zone conﬁ guration from the MZC for that zone. The MODE Free will retain the new identity until docked to a Wall Dock in another zone or when a Select Zone function is executed.

• When docked, the MODE Free no longer runs on battery power and is powered via the Wall Dock/CAT5 connection to the MZC. The MODE Free battery automatically charges anytime it is docked to either a Wall Dock or Table Dock. The blue LED on the front of the Wall Dock indicates charge. The LED turns off when the battery is fully charged.

• Given the MODE Free is being powered from the Wall Dock, the Sleep Timeout function is turned off. Sleep Timeout is a battery charge saving function that puts the MODE Free to sleep after a designated timeout. The MODE Free must wake up and reconnect to the wireless network after a sleep timeout. Sleep Timeout is disabled when connected to a Wall or Table Dock also which serves to speed up system response with the MODE Free not having to wake up and reconnect to the system as it does in wireless mode with the Sleep Timeout set.

MODE Free/Table Dock Functionality

When a MODE Free is docked to a Table Dock, it continues to function as a wireless controller, unlike when docked to a Wall Dock. It does not change identities, but does switch to Table Dock power and charges the battery.

• When docked to a Table Dock, the MODE Free no longer runs on battery power and is powered via the Table Dock Power Supply. The MODE Free battery automatically charges anytime it is docked to either a Wall Dock or Table Dock. The blue LED on the front of the Table Dock indicates charge. The LED turns off when the battery is fully charged.

• When docked to a Table Dock, MODE Free continues functioning as a wireless controller.

• When docked to a Table Dock, the MODE Free does not assume a new ‘identity’. It continues with the identity assumed with the last Wall Dock or Join Network/Select Zone function.

• When docked to a Table Dock, the MODE Free Sleep Timeout function is turned off. Sleep Timeout is a battery charge saving function that puts the MODE Free to sleep after a designated timeout. The MODE Free must wake up and reconnect to the wireless network after a sleep timeout. Overriding this feature when connected to a Wall or Table Dock also serves to speed up system response with the MODE Free not having to wake up and reconnect to the system as it does in wireless mode with the Sleep Timeout set.

OPERATING MODE FREE

Leave Network

The Leave Network Function will remove a Mode Free from the wireless network. The leave Network function removes the wireless network settings from both the MODE Free and the Coordinator. To Leave the RF Network:

The MODE Free must be within the RF range of the Coordinator to execute a Leave Network Function. The Coordinator ‘au- thorizes’ both Join Network and Leave Network Functions.

1. In the MODE Free Main Menu, using the Scroll Wheel, highlight MODE Settings and press the Click Button to select. The

MODE Settings Screen will open.

2. In the MODE Settings Screen, using the Scroll Wheel, highlight Network Settings and press the Click Button to select. The

Network Settings Screen will open. Only Link Status will be visible. Sequentially press the OFF, Arrow Up then Arrow Down Buttons to access the Network Settings Menu. (Figure 47)

NOTE: Figure 47 shows the default keycaps for these three buttons. Depending upon individual MODE Free Hard Key

conﬁ guration, the keycaps for these three buttons may have been changed. Please refer to Figure 1 in this Guide for the location of these three buttons.

Figure 47 Network Settings Access Buttons

3. In the Network Settings Menu, using the Scroll Wheel, highlight Leave Network and press the Click Button to select. The

Hard key backlight and LCD will ﬂ ash once and the SpeakerCraft Logo will appear on the LCD. After a few seconds, the Network Settings Screen will open. Also note that at this point the RF Signal Strength Icon in the LCD Header will be OFF, and Link Status will indicate NONE, because the MODE Free has been removed from the RF Network.

4. To re-join the RF Network, follow the instructions in Section: Join Network.

Link Status

Link Status indicates the quality of the RF Network connection and is not an indication of RF signal strength. The presence or lack of RF noise will affect the quality of the wireless connection. There are four levels: BEST, GOOD, POOR and NONE. If Link Status is POOR or NONE, try to identify sources of RF interference such as microprocessors in computers or media devices or wireless telephone systems. In some cases, moving the Coordinator or the MODE Free away from the source of RF Noise will improve the Link Status. NOTE: When a MODE Free has not joined the RF Network or has been removed from the RF Network, Link Status will indicate: NONE.

Reset Network

The Reset Network Function is similar to a Leave Network Function with the following differences:

• The Reset Network Function can be performed outside the RF range of the Coordinator.

• The Reset Network Function only removes the wireless network settings from the MODE Free. The wireless network settings for the given MODE Free will remain in the Coordinator’s Wireless Settings Table.

• It is recommended that Reset Network only be performed for troubleshooting purposes after contacting SpeakerCraft technical Support.

SPECIFICATIONS

MODE 3.1 Keypad

3.5” High Resolution Display With 64K Color (16 bit)

Unique Scroll Wheel For easy Menu Navigation Volume Control Knob With Back Lit Level Indicators 8 Back Lit Hard Key Conﬁ guration Buttons Built in IR Receiver Requires MZC Controller Fits most standard dual gang boxes Dimensions: 2 5/8”H x 3 5/8”W x 1 5/8”D (67mm x 92mm x 41mm)

MODE Free Keypad

Robust 2.4GHz Wireless Connection Built-in Antenna With Up To 100 ft Range Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Provides up to 2 Weeks of Operation Between Charges Provides a 2-way metadata/control link with MZC System through the MODE Free Coordinator 2 Docking Options (MODE Free Wall Dock, MODE Free Table Dock) Dimensions: 2 5/8”H x 3 5/8”W x 1 1/2”D (67mm x 92mm x 38mm)

MODE Free Coordinator

Robust 2.4GHz Wireless Connection External 3 1/2” Antenna With Up To 100 ft Range Provides a 2-way metadata/control link with MZC System and MODE Free Keypad Supports up to 16 MODE Free Keypads Powered over CAT5 cable from the MZC System Auxiliary power jack Power, activity, network join and reset status indicators Dimensions: 7/8”H x 2 1/2”W x 3 3/4”D (22mm x 64mm x 95mm)

MODE Adapter

RJ45 jack for connection to MODE Base RJ45 jack for connection to the MZC-64/66/88 Quick[Lock system for stacking multiple Base Adapters One PS-3 Power Supply supports up to 6 Adapters and 6 MODE Bases PS-3 Power Supply not included Dimensions: 1 1/4”H x 5 3/8”W x 3”D (32mm x 137mm x 76mm)

MODE Base

Interface between an Apple iPod and MZC-64/66/88 Converts iPod audio into a balanced audio signal Converts iPod serial data to RS485 data RJ45 jack for CAT5 connection to MODE Base Adapter USB port for syncing iPod to computer for ﬁ le updating Includes various iPod sized adapters Dimensions: 1 7/16”H x 3 1/4”W x 3 1/4”D (37mm x 83mm x 83mm)

MODE Free Wall Dock

Provides a hard wired connection for MODE Free Keypad Closeable door when MODE Free is undocked 6 hour standard charge Charge indicator Powered over CAT5 cable from MZC System Dimensions: 5”H x 5 15/32”W x 2 15/32”D (127mm x 139mm x 63mm)

MODE Free Table Dock

Provides a convenient, elegant charging dock for the MODE Free Keypad Positions the MODE Free Keypad at an angle for easy operation when docked 2 hour quick charge Charge indicator Includes 12V DC power supply Dimensions: 3”H x 4 3/4”W x 4 3/16”D (76mm x 121mm x 106mm)

CE COMPLIANCE

We SpeakerCraft Inc. declare under our sole responsibility that the products, Applicable Models: MODE Free Keypad and MODE Free Coordinator To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standard(s) or other normative documents.

• Council Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE);

• Council Directive 1999/5/EC on Radio Equiment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition

of their conformity;

• Council Directive 89/336/EEC on electromagnetic compatibility;

• EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10) Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband transmission

systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using wide band modulation techniques;

• Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive;

• EN 301 489-1 V1.6.1 (2005-09) Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Com

patibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services;

• EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2 (2008-04) Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Com

patibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment;

• EN 55022:1998 Information Technology Equipment - Immunity Characteristics - Limits and Methods of Measurement;

Amendment A1:2000/A2:2003;

• EN 61000-3-2:2006 - Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-2: Limits - Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions (Equip

ment Input Current Up to and including 16A Per Phase);

• EN 61000-3-3:1995 - Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-3: Limits - Limitation of Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker

in Low-Voltage Supply Systems for Equipment with Rated Current Less than or Equal to 16A Per Phase and not Subject to Conditional Connection; Amendment A1:2001/A2:2005;

• EN 61000-6-1:2001 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-1: Generic standards – Immunity for residential, commer

cial, and light-industrial environments;

• EN 61000-6-3:2001 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-3: Generic standards – Emission standard for residential,

commercial, and light-industrial environments Applicable Models: MODE Free Wall Dock and MODE Free Table Dock To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standard(s) or other normative documents.

• Council Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE);

• EN 61000-3-2:2006 - Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-2: Limits - Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions (Equip

ment Input Current Up to and including 16A Per Phase);

• EN 61000-3-3:1995 - Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-3: Limits - Limitation of Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker

in Low-Voltage Supply Systems for Equipment with Rated Current Less than or Equal to 16A Per Phase and not Subject to Conditional Connection; Amendment A1:2001/A2:2005;

• EN 61000-6-1:2001 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-1: Generic standards – Immunity for residential, commer

cial, and light-industrial environments;

• EN 61000-6-3:2001 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-3: Generic standards – Emission standard for residential,

commercial, and light-industrial environments

FCC COMPLIANCE

FCC ID : V7W001F40RFMODULE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning: Changes or modiﬁ cations to this unit not expressly approved by the arty responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) COMPLIANCE

IC NUMBER: 7660A-001F40RF

Industry Canada ICES-003 Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Policy Interference-Causing Equipment Standard

The unit may malfunction when there is strong radio interference or a power line nearby. The unit will revert to normal operation when the interference stops.

Please retain this information for future reference.

FAQ

MODE 3.1/FREE KEYPAD

1. Select Button (Click Button)

Q: Where is the Select Button? A: See Figure 1, Page 6, Item 5.

Q: Beside select, does the Click Button have any other function? A: Press and hold for Party Mode at Main Menu Screen.

2. Menu Button

Q: What is the basic function of the Menu Button? A: Press once to move one menu level up. (Similar to iPod Menu Button function.)

Q: Other function? A: Press and hold to return to Main Menu.

3. Keypad Release Button

Q: What is the Keypad Release Button for? A: To release MODE FREE Keypad from both Wall and Table Docks.

4. Zone Power OFF Button

Q: What is the basic function? A: Press to turn the local zone OFF.

Q: Other function? A: Press and hold to turn all zones OFF.

5. System Info/Status

Q: On a MODE FREE Keypad, how does the user know what zone are they in? A: The zone name will appear in the Keypad Header after 4 seconds of the system info/status.

6. Default Functions – Play, Pause, Prev, Next, FF and RW

Q: Is it necessary to program the keypad before use? Any other default functions? A: If programming a MODE/MODE FREE for use with iPod, there are several default functions such as play, pause, pre-

vious song, next song, fast forward (UP) and rewind (DOWN) that will program by default when selecting iPod as a source in EZ-Tools. For any other device, the play, stop, tuner, etc functions must be programmed in EZ-

Tools. The UP/DOWN and Click Buttons operate MODE/MODE FREE menu up and down and selected by default.

7. Address Switch

Q: How is a MODE Free Keypad installed without an Address Switch? A: There is no Address Switch on MODE Free Keypad, the Address Switch is located on the Wall Dock.

8. Standby Timeout

Q: The Standby Timeout was set when keypad was docked, but the timer is not working correctly when undocked. A: There are two types of standby timeout: docked and undocked. Each must be set individually for the Standby Time-

out to function properly in both conditions.

9. Sleep Timeout

Q: Will MODE FREE go to sleep when it is docked?

A: MODE FREE will not go to sleep when it is docked. Sleep Timeout ONLY applies to an undocked keypad. Q: Why does the MODE FREE reset after wake up?

A: There is no communication when keypad is in Sleep Mode, so the keypad must synchronize with the MZC System

when it wakes up.

FAQ

10. Link Status

Q: Why does the keypad show “????” for Link Status? A: “????” indicates the keypad is not connected to a wireless network, or it is brand new keypad.

11. Join Network

Q: Why doesn’t Join Network appear in Network Settings? A: Join Network ONLY appears when a keypad is not connected to a wireless network.

Q: Why is MODE Free not joining the network? A: The Join Network process has to be initiated by pressing the Join Network Button on the Coordinator ﬁ rst. Please re

fer to Join Network Section, Page 46, for additional information.

12. Leave Network

Q: Why doesn’t MODE Free leave the network? A: The Leave Network function requires that the keypad is within the wireless coverage area. See Page 17.

Q: What is the difference between Leave Network and Reset Network? A: MODE Free wireless network allows 16 wireless keypads or ‘seats’. Leave Network will free up one seat (remove a

keypad from the network) so another keypad can Join the network. The keypad must be within the wireless cover

age area to perform a Leave Network function.

13. Reset Network (MODE Free Function)

Q: Must Reset Network be performed within the wireless coverage area? A: No, that is not a required condition.

Q: Does Reset Network affect the number of seats (keypads on the network) in the Coordinator? A: While the keypad is removed from the wireless network, the seat is still occupied in the Coordinator. That is, say

there are 16 wireless keypads on the wireless network. A Reset Network function will remove the speciﬁ c keypad from which the function was executed from the wireless network, but the Coordinator will still have sixteen

occupied seats, so a new keypad would not be able to Join the network. To free up a seat in the Coordinator, a Leave Network function must be performed. See Item 12, Leave Network, previous.

14. Slow Response

Q: What is the cause of slow response from the keypad? A: There are several possible reasons such as another keypad is in use, system is in process (executing macros)

or RF interference from other wireless devices.

Q: What can be done to speed up response time? A: If the slow response is not caused by another keypad or the system (MZC executing macros), reset the whole wire-

less network and setup a new network.

15. MODE Free Is Not Responding To IR Control

Q: Why does my 3rd party IR remote control not work with MODE Free? A: There is no IR receiver on the MODE Free, it is ONLY available on MODE 3.1 keypad.

16. Zone Menu Control

Q: How can the MODE Free be changed to a control a different zone? A: Press and hold the Menu Button in the Main Menu Screen to access the Zone Select Screen.

Q: Can the MODE 3.1 keypad be changed to control another zone? A: No, MODE 3.1 cannot be changed to control another zone. MODE 3.1 It is a hard-wired single zone keypad.

17. Mute Relay

Q: Where is the Mute Relay Terminal on the MODE Free? A: There is no Mute Relay Terminal on the MODE Free keypad, it is obsolete.

FAQ

18. Reset

Q: How is a MODE 3.1/MODE Free reset? A: Press and hold the Volume Knob for 5 seconds.

Q: Does Keypad Reset work for both MODE 3.1/MODE Free Keypads? A: Yes, they work the same.

Q: What situation will require a Keypad Reset? A: A Keypad Reset may be required after system updates or upgrade, the system or Coordinator

is reset, or when MODE Free is changed from docked to undocked conﬁ guration.

19. Secret Access For Network Settings

Q: What is Secret Access? A: Secret Access is a special access that bypasses normal operation, it also provides a backdoor for a user when a

keypad is not operating correctly.

Q: How is it accessed? A: Press the Power OFF, ARROW UP and ARROW DOWN Buttons in sequence with the SpeakerCraft Logo on the

keypad display. Press these three buttons in rapid sequence to access the Network Settings Menu.

20. Keypad Freeze

Q: Why does the MODE Free freeze after it is docked? A: If the keypad freezes during System Setup, a possible reason is data connection error. Please try to release and re-

dock the MODE FREE. If that fails, check the CAT5 cable and 12-Pin Interconnect.

Q: Why does the MODE Free freeze when it is undocked? A: A possible cause is data connection error, with the wireless network. Conﬁ rm that the Coordinator is functioning

properly ﬁ rst. If so, try a Keypad Reset. If still frozen, reset the MZC System.

MODE FREE COORDINATOR

1. Address Switch

Q: When is this Address Switch used? A: The Address Switch is not in use at this time and is reserved for future additional features.

2. Power Supply

Q: Does the Coordinator require a power supply? A: No. The Coordinator will power up through CAT5 cable. CAT5 cable runs over 500’ require a dedicated power sup-

ply.

Q: If needed, what power supply should be used? A: Please use SpeakerCraft PS-1.0 Power Supply.

3. Expansion Ports

Q: Which Expansion Port should be used for connections? A: The ports are parallel so either will work for all appropriate connections.

4. Network Reset (Coordinator Function)

Q: What is Network Reset? A: Network Reset is a reset function for the entire wireless network. IT WILL ERASE ALL EXISTING NETWORK

INFORMATION. Once this function is performed, a whole wireless network setup is required.

Q: How is Network Reset executed? A: Press and hold the Network Reset Button for 2 seconds. The Reset Network LED will ﬂ ash until the reset process is ﬁ n-

ished.

FAQ

5. Power Reset

Q: What is Power Reset? A: Power Reset is simply a restart for the Coordinator. Power Reset acts like the startup process. The

LEDs will switch from one to another and then back and forth a few times. All MODE Free Keypads will also reset af- ter a Coordinator Power Reset.

6. Activity Led Indicator

Q: Why does the Activity LED ﬂ ash even when the keypad is not in use? A: The Coordinator is broadcasting the latest MZC System information wirelessly to all MODE Free Keypads, so mes-

sage broadcasting is ongoing whether or not there is any activity on the keypad.

MODE FREE WALL DOCK

1. Address Switch

Q: Why does the Wall Dock have an Address Switch? A: MODE Free does not have an Address Switch, so the Address Switch on the Wall Dock helps the keypad identi-

fy the local zone when keypad is docked.

2. Charging LED Indicator

Q: What does Charging LED Indicator ON/OFF mean? A: The Charging LED is ON when the MODE Free battery is charging and is OFF when the battery is fully charged.

3. Charging Time

Q: How long is the charging time? A: Wall Dock is a regular charger and takes 6 to 8 hours to fully charge the battery.

MODE FREE TABLE DOCK

1. Power Supply

Q: What power supply should be used with the Table Dock? A: Please use SpeakerCraft PS-2.0 Power Supply and make sure the rating is 12VDC, minimum 800mA.

2. Charging LED Indicator

Q: What does Charging LED Indicator ON/OFF mean? A: The Charging LED is ON when the MODE Free battery is charging and is OFF when the battery is fully charged.

3. Charging Time

Q: How long is the charging time? A: Table Dock is a fast charger and it takes around 2 hours to fully charge the battery.

4. Faceplate

Q: Is the faceplate changeable? A: Yes, it is changeable.

Q: How is the faceplate changed? A: Slide out the faceplate downward, then slide in the other one followed the guiding path.

5. Keypad Usage

Q: Can MODE Free be operated when it is docked to the Table Dock? A: Yes, MODE Free can be used while it is charging.

LIMITED 2-YEAR WARRANTY

SpeakerCraft Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this SpeakerCraft product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years, provided the product was purchased from a SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer .

Defective products must be shipped, together with proof of purchase, prepaid insured to the SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer from whom they were purchased, or to the SpeakerCraft factory at the address listed on this installation instruction manual. Freight collect shipments will be refused. It is preferable to ship this product in the original shipping container to lessen the chance of transit damage. In any case, the risk or loss or damage in transit is to be borne by the purchaser. If, upon examination at the Factory or SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer, it is deter mined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this warranty period, SpeakerCraft or the SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge, except as set forth below. If this model is no longer available and cannot be repaired effectively, SpeakerCraft, at its sole option, may replace the unit with a current model of equal or greater value. In some cases where a new model is substituted, a modification to the mounting surface may be required. If mounting surface modification is required, SpeakerCraft assumes no responsibility or liability for such modification. All replaced parts and product become the property of SpeakerCraft Inc. Products replaced or repaired under this Warranty will be returned to the original retail purchaser, within a reasonable time, freight prepaid.

This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit, or service, repair or modification of the product which has not been authorized or approved by SpeakerCraft. This Warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deterioration caused by environmental conditions. This Warranty will be void if the Serial Number on the product has been removed, tampered with or defaced.

This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties. If the product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above, the purchaser’s sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above. In no event will SpeakerCraft be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product, even if SpeakerCraft Inc. or a SpeakerCraft Inc. Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply.

All implied warranties on the product are limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on the length of an implied warranty. If the original retail purchaser resides in such a state, this limitation does not apply.

SpeakerCraft offers a variety of accessories to make your installation of this and other SpeakerCraft products easy, economical, and professional. Contact your authorized SpeakerCraft Dealer for more information.

For technical inquires, please call 1-800-448-0976 or e-mail us at techsupport@speakercraft.com. We are available to assist you every weekday, except holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PST.

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