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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 11.Grounding or Polarization - Precaution 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, receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Introduction..........................................................................................................4-5 Component Guide ST2-XM Front Panel .............................................................................................................6 ST2-XM Rear Panel..............................................................................................................7 ST2-RC Remote Control ..................................................................
INTRODUCTION DESCRIPTION Thank you for choosing the Russound ST2-XM Smart Tuner. Whether you are adding radio to an existing system, expanding a CA Series system or taking advantage of the CAV6.6 or CAM6.6’s robust RNET® communication link, the ST2-XM Tuner is designed to meet your needs. The ST2-XM Tuner gives you two radios in one. The AM/FM tuner provides broadcast of local AM/FM stations, and the XM tuner delivers all the diversity and choices available to XM radio subscribers.
INTRODUCTION frequency or channel, preset names and AM/FM band or XM is displayed on UNO keypads. An additional RNET device can be connected to an existing ST2 by using the Link Out of the first unit into the Link In of the second unit. Before using the ST2-XM tuner with an RNET controller, you must assign source numbers to Tuner 1 and 2 in the ST2 Setup Menu AND complete the controller’s Source Setup procedure to identify the tuner as a “Peripheral“ command type device.
COMPONENT GUIDE ST2-XM FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 XM 64 : The Groove 4 5 6 AM/FM 7 64 : The Groove 8 9 XM AM/FM 13 6 10 12 11 1 MAIN POWER SWITCH - Turns power on and off 2 POWER ON/OFF LED - Indicates power on or off 3 REMOVABLE COVER LENS - Covers the selection buttons on the tuner 4 BANK SELECT BUTTON - Selects bank 1-6 5 MEMORY SELECT BUTTONS - Sets and selects memory presets 1-6 for each bank 6 IR RECEIVER - Receives IR signal from remote control 7 LCD PANEL - 12-character back
COMPONENT GUIDE ST2-XM REAR PANEL NEWMARKET, NH U.S.A. 3 ST2 Smart Tuner RS-232 LINK INTERFACE IN 4 KEYPAD PORTS 5 6 FM COAX LOOP ANTENNA IR 7 8 TUNER 2 AUDIO OUTPUT L R ANTENNA 9 IR TUNER 1 AUDIO OUTPUT L R 10 Serial# 12VDC 1.
COMPONENT GUIDE ST2-RC REMOTE CONTROL 1 1 POWER - Puts the tuner in/out of standby mode 2 TUNER CONTROL - Select TUNER 1 (XM) or TUNER 2 (AM/FM) and all subsequent button presses affect that tuner 2 3 TUNER 1 4 BANK SELECT - Used for direct bank selection 5 TUNE SELECT - Used for direct station or chan- TUNER 2 (numeric input 1-6) 3 15 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MEM 0 BANK 13 AM/FM nel selection (numeric input) 4 6 TUNE UP/DOWN - Incrementally scrolls through station or channel numb
ST2-XM SETUP AND CONNECTIONS BASIC CONNECTIONS Power To power the tuner, connect the 12VDC external power supply by inserting the power supply jack into the power supply connection on the tuner’s rear panel. ST2-KP RJ-45 Connection Wiring Audio Output Connect one end of a dual RCA audio cable to the Tuner 1 Audio Output connection. Keep proper channel identity. Attach the other end of the RCA cables to the source input of the audio control system. Repeat the same procedure for the Tuner 2 Audio Output.
ST2-XM SETUP AND CONNECTIONS CAV6.6 CONNECTIONS UNO-S2 keypads 64:The Groove .25A ST2 Tuner CAV6.6 RCA Cable Source Connections with CAV6.6 Controller/Amplifier (RNET System) The diagram depicts a typical setup using the ST2-XM Tuner with a CAV6.6 amplifier. Each tuner in the ST2 unit must be connected as a separate source for audio inputs. UNO-S2 keypads are connected to the CAV6.6 keypad ports, NOT the ports on the ST2 Tuner.
ST2-XM SETUP AND CONNECTIONS CA SERIES AND ST2-KP CONNECTIONS RCA Cable IR Link Cable Pos (+) Source Neg (–) KPL ST2-KP LINK ST2 Smart Tuner RS-232 INTERFACE IN KEYPAD PORTS FM COAX LOOP ANTENNA IR TUNER 2 AUDIO OUTPUT L R ANTENNA IR TUNER 1 AUDIO OUTPUT L R Serial# 12VDC 1.25A MADE IN KOREA NEWMARKET, NH U.S.A.
ST2-XM SETUP AND CONNECTIONS ANTENNA CONNECTIONS XM Antenna XM Signal Strength Mode Connect the included XM antenna for XM reception to the back panel of the XM module. The antenna comes with 20 feet of cable. If this length is not sufficient, there are aftermarket antenna kits available for custom lengths. Position the antenna near a south-facing window to receive the best signal from a satellite or terrestrial signal. To test the XM reception, turn the unit on.
ST2-XM SETUP AND CONNECTIONS ANTENNA CONNECTIONS AM Antenna FM Antenna Connect the included loop antenna for AM reception to the back panel, attaching the GND (ground) and AM ends to the appropriate connections for Tuner 2. Attach the included FM antenna to the Tuner 2 FM COAX connection on the back panel by pushing the F-type quick-connect termination of the antenna onto the FM connection.
ST2-XM OPERATION XM RADIO OVERVIEW XM Radio Activation XM Radio is over 100 channels of radio broadcasts with the signal delivered by satellite and (depending on location) transferred by terrestrial antennas. The radio is a subscription-based service with a monthly provider fee and an activation charge. XM radio broadcasts several channels for preview but will not broadcast the full range of channels without activation. Activation and billing are handled solely through XM Radio.
ST2-XM OPERATION XM RADIO MODES XM Radio Modes There are four user “modes” for selecting music and viewing music information on the XM Tuner: Preset (default or normal) Category Search Now Playing Display Preferences. These modes are accessed through certain button and key presses from the tuner panel, remote controls and keypads. When choosing modes, if no choice is made after 20 seconds, the tuner will time out by showing EXIT and return to tuner display and Preset mode.
ST2-XM OPERATION XM RADIO MODES Preset (default) Mode This is the normal operating mode of the XM tuner. In this mode the XM tuner operates similarly to the AM/FM tuner for channel up and down, bank selection and memory presets. Next Preset This button press accesses the next saved preset (6 presets for each bank) in the chosen bank. Previous Preset This button press accesses the previous saved preset in the chosen bank Next Bank This button press accesses the next bank (total of 6 banks).
ST2-XM OPERATION XM RADIO MODES 1.CAT SEARCH) Category Search Mode (1 XM Radio is organized by Channel Category (e.g., Rock, Country, News). Within each category is a series of channels (e.g., Top Tracks, Bluegrass Junction, XM Classics). Channel selection in this mode is refined to scrolling only those channels in the selected category. Next Category This button press accesses the next category from the current category.
ST2-XM OPERATION XM RADIO MODES 2.NOW PLAYNG) Now Playing Mode (2 This mode displays information about the current XM selection. Appropriate button presses access the next or previous information item. NAME: Displays the artist’s name, feature name or program name (news, talk, sports). TITLE : Displays the song title or program title. CATEGORY : Displays the current category. ST2-XM Now Playing Mode Next Info Item ST2-RC ST2-KP UNO-S2 SRC2 OK MEM TUNE MEM TUNE Previous Info Item 3.
ST2-XM OPERATION FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Front Panel Operation Turning the unit on To turn the unit on, push the On/Off button up on the front panel. Pushing the On/Off button down turns the tuner off. Selecting the desired tuner From the front panel, use to toggle between XM and AM/FM. A backlight shows behind the selected label XM (green) or AM/FM (amber) to indicate the active tuner. In addition, the LCD panel is also backlit green for Tuner 1 and amber for Tuner 2.
ST2-XM OPERATION ST2-RC REMOTE CONTROL ST2-RC Remote Control Operation Frequency Seek (AM/FM only) The ST2-RC remote control is the only means of remote operation of the ST2-XM in a non--RNET system. The ST2-XM front panel displays information for the tuner that is receiving commands from the ST2RC. However, the ST2-RC commands do not change which tuner is playing; that is done through the system’s source selection.
ST2-XM OPERATION ST2-KP KEYPAD CONTROL ST2-KP Keypad Operation 1 4 Turning the keypad on/off To activate the ST2-KP, press . Press to power down the keypad display. The keypad remains powered until the ST2-XM Tuner is turned off. 1 Push 2 Push 2 and hold or to select the desired bank. The bank name will show on the display. 4 Selecting the desired tuner To select a different tuner, press and hold .
ST2-XM OPERATION UNO-S2 KEYPAD CONTROL WITH RNET CONTROLLER UNO-S2 Keypad Operation Frequency Seek (AM/FM only) NOTE: To control the ST2 Tuner through the UNO-S2 keypad, the tuner must be configured as a source using the controller’s programming steps. A press on Turning the unit on Frequency Scan (AM/FM only) The tuner is power managed by the CAV6.6 or other RNET-enabled controller. If the tuner is in standby mode, any button press of the UNO-S2 keypad will bring the tuner out of standby mode.
ST2-XM OPERATION UNO-S2 KEYPAD CONTROL WITH RNET CONTROLLER 1 6 5 2 4 3 1 2 TUNER SELECTION - Select source name/number associated with TUNER 1 (XM) or TUNER 2 (AM/FM) TUNE UP/DOWN - Used for manual station or channel selection 3 4 SELECT (AM/FM) Selects AM or FM band (XM) Operating mode toggle SEEK - (press) (AM/FM) Seeks next higher tuned station (XM) Exit current XM mode 4 SCAN - (press and hold) (AM/FM) Scans through tuned stations with 5-second preview before next station (XM) Signal Streng
ST2-XM OPERATION SRC2 REMOTE CONTROL WITH RNET CONTROLLER SRC2 Remote Control Operation (1071 for 107.1, etc.). European regions use five- Turning the unit on digit station frequencies. The tuner is power managed by the CAV6.6 or other RNET-enabled controller. If the tuner is in standby mode, any button press of the SRC2 will bring the tuner out of standby mode when used with the UNO keypad.
ST2-XM OPERATION SRC2 REMOTE CONTROL WITH RNET CONTROLLER RUSSOUND SELECTION - “R” must be the selected source for control of the controller and any connected components. Select “R” before sending SRC2 remote commands.
ST2-XM TUNER PROGRAMMING ST2 TUNER SETUP MENU ST2-XM Tuner Setup Menus Note: The Setup Menu procedures must be performed from the ST2-XM Tuner front panel. The ST2-XM Tuner Setup Menus provide setup and naming procedures for the ST2-XM main chassis, the XM tuner module and the AM/FM tuner module. These procedures include source number assignments, assigning a custom name to a memory preset or a bank, choosing a region for AM/FM operation (US or Euro), factory initialization and system information.
ST2-XM TUNER PROGRAMMING ST2 TUNER SETUP MENU Press and Hold TNR SEL button TNR SEL ST2 Chassis Setup Procedures TNR SEL TUNER SETUP Menu SOURCE NUM Procedure UPDATE FIRMW Procedure FACTORY INIT Procedure TNR SEL TUNER # SYSTEM INFO Procedure Chassis Setup Menu TNR SEL HOLD BAND This Procedure returns the ST2 Tuner to its Factory settings After update cycle Power Are you sure SOURCE NUM Start Update YES NO Cycle Power Please wait Cycle Power 5.
ST2-XM TUNER PROGRAMMING ST2 TUNER SETUP MENU System Info (Chassis) The System Info menu shows the ST2 Tuner’s manufacturing build properties. 1. Enter the Setup Menu by pressing and holding the TNR SEL button. 2. TUNER SETUP appears. Press MEM Up/Down until SYSTEM INFO appears on the tuner. Press Press Press Press Press Press Press BAND. BAND at “Build Time” to view. MEM Up/Down to advance. BAND at “Build Date” to view. MEM Up/Down to advance. BAND at “Version” to view.
ST2-XM TUNER PROGRAMMING ST2 TUNER SETUP MENU Tuner Setup Menu for XM It is important to select the desired tuner (Tuner 1 for XM) using the TNR SEL button BEFORE accessing the Tuner Setup Menus. Memory Name (XM) A memory preset must be created and saved before it can be named (see page 19). Once it is saved, the preset’s Tuner #, Bank # and Memory # must be entered in the following procedure. XM Setup Menu Bank Name Procedure Press TNR SEL button to select XM Tuner TNR SEL 1.
ST2-XM TUNER PROGRAMMING ST2 TUNER SETUP MENU Memory Name (XM) (continued) 9. Press BAND to advance. MEMORY NAME appears again. 10. Press BAND to access the Memory Name entry screen. 11. Press Tune Up/Down to select a character and MEM Up/Down to change a character position. Up to 12 characters can be entered one by one. A blinking cursor indicates the placement of the character being entered. 12. Press BAND when memory name is entered. 13. SAVE CHANGES will appear. 14.
ST2-XM TUNER PROGRAMMING ST2 TUNER SETUP MENU System Info (XM) (END OF XM TUNER SETUP) The System Info menu shows the ST2 Tuner’s manufacturing build properties. 1. Enter the Setup Menu by pressing and holding the TNR SEL button. 2. TUNER SETUP appears. Press MEM Up/Down until SYSTEM INFO appears on the tuner. 3. Press BAND. 4. Press BAND at “Build Time” to view. 5. Press MEM Up/Down to advance. 6. Press BAND at “Build Date” to view. 7. Press MEM Up/Down to advance. 8. Press BAND at “Version” to view. 9.
ST2-XM TUNER PROGRAMMING ST2 TUNER SETUP MENU Memory Name (AM/FM) (continued) 1. Enter the Setup Menu by pressing and holding the TNR SEL button. 2. TUNER SETUP appears. Press BAND again. 3. MEMORY NAME appears on the tuner. 4. Press BAND. 5. Bank # appears. 6. Press the Tune Up/Down buttons to select the Bank #. 7. Press BAND to advance. 8. Press the Tune Up/Down buttons to select a Memory #. 9. Press BAND to advance. MEMORY NAME appears again. 10. Press BAND to access the Memory Name entry screen. 11.
ST2-XM TUNER PROGRAMMING ST2 TUNER SETUP MENU Backup and Restore Once all of the tuner settings are completed, it may be advisable to create a backup of the programmed settings for future use. The backup will then be available in case tuner settings need to be restored. Press TNR SEL button to select AM/FM Tuner TNR SEL The backup and restore PC application “RNET Backup” is available through the Document Center at www.russound.com. Also required are a DB9 male-to-female cable and laptop or desktop PC.
ST2-XM TUNER PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING RNET CONTROLLER To Program the RNET Controller to operate with the ST2-XM Tuner: (refer to the controller’s Instruction Manual for details) 1. Enter the Setup Menu by pressing the Setup button on the side of the UNO-S2 keypad. 2. SOURCE SETUP will appear. If programming a CAM6.6, press the Next button once for Source Setup. Enter the Source Setup Menu by pressing the Play button on the UNO-S2 keypad. 3. BASIC SETUP will appear.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ST2-XM Smart Tuner Dimensions: Weight: Power Supply: Frequency Range: 17"W x 8"D x 1.8"H (43 x 20.3 x 4.4 cm) 7 lbs. (3.2kg) 12VDC 1.5A AM 530 - 1710 kHz FM 87.7 - 107.9 MHz FM Antenna impedance: Impedance: 75 ohm unbalanced 300 ohm balanced AM Sensitivity @ S/N: Image rejection: S/N ratio: 20dB 55 dBu 33dB 45 dB FM Sensitivity @ S/N: 30 dB 6dB max 12 dBu Image rejection: 80 dB S/N ratio: 60 dB XM XM Band: XM Antenna: 2332.
WARRANTY & REPAIR The Russound ST2-XM is fully guaranteed against all defects in materials and workmanship for two (2) years from the date of purchase. During this period, Russound will replace any defective parts and correct any defect in workmanship without charge for either parts or labor. For this warranty to apply, the unit must be installed and used according to its written instructions. If service is necessary, it must be performed by Russound.
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