(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. If you have any questions please call Russound Inc. at 1-800-638-8055 or 603-659-5170. Safety Instructions: 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
Product Introduction...4-5 Component Guide ST2-XM Front Panel ...6 ST2-XM Rear Panel...7 ST2-RC Remote Control ...8 ST2-XM Setup and Connections Basic Connections...9 ST2-KP and CAV6.6 ...10 CAi Series and A-BUS Connections ...11 Antenna Connections ...12-13 ST2-XM Operation XM Radio Activation...14 XM Radio Displays...14 XM Radio Modes ...15-18...
CAV6.6’s robust RNET™ communication link, the ST2-XM Tuner is designed to meet your needs. The ST2-XM Tuner is like having 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.
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CAi system. There are two source audio outputs and two IR connections - one for each tuner in the ST2-XM. You will need at least one IR link cable (Russound P/N 09-0508) for these connections (one is supplied with each CAi system).
COMPONENT GUIDE ST2-XM FRONT PANEL MAIN POWER SWITCH - Turns power on and off POWER ON/OFF LED - Indicates power on or off REMOVABLE COVER LENS - Covers the selection buttons on the tuner BANK SELECT BUTTON - Selects bank 1-6...
ORTS INTERFACE RNET LINK IN/LINK OUT - Links to other Russound components that are RNET compatible, dis- plays frequency and other information on the UNO keypads RS-232 INTERFACE - The RS-232 Interface allows the tuner to be controlled by PC or other devices that have an RS-232 Interface.
TUNE SELECT - nel selection (numeric input) TUNE UP/DOWN - station or channel numbers FAV 1/FAV 2 - Sets/ preset selection on ST2-XM tuner SEEK UP/DOWN (AM/FM) Seeks the next tuned station up/down (XM) Scrolls through banks 1-6 FAV 2...
There are two IR connec- tions - one for each tuner in the ST2-XM. You will need two IR link cables (Russound P/N 09-0508) for these connections. There is a unique IR code set each for Tuner 1 and Tuner 2, which allow each to be controlled independently.
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 connect- ed to the CAV6.6 keypad ports, NOT the ports on the ST2 Tuner.
IR EMITTERS Source Connections with CAi Series Controller/Amplifier The diagram depicts a typical setup using the ST2-XM Tuner with a CAi Series amplifier. Each tuner in the ST2 unit must be connected as a separate source for audio inputs. A-KP2 Smart Tuner NEWMARKET, NH U.S.A.
Connecting an Indoor and Outdoor Antenna The diagram above depicts a typical setup using the ST2-XM Tuner with the included XM antenna, FM antenna and AM loop antenna. Also shown are two outdoor antenna options (not included).
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The diagram gives a general depiction of how an outdoor antenna should be grounded. For complete guidelines on antenna grounding procedures, please con- sult the National Electrical Code, Section 810, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984. ST2-XM SETUP AND CONNECTIONS ANTENNA CONNECTIONS FM Antenna...
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 (depend- ing on location) transferred by terrestrial antennas. The radio is a subscription-based service with a monthly provider fee and an activation charge.
GOOD SIGNAL Signal strength good MARGINAL SIG Signal strength marginal POOR SIGNAL Signal strength poor Loss of signal NO SIGNAL Press the appropriate button again to exit Signal Strength Mode. ST2-XM OPERATION ST2-RC ST2-KP UNO-S2 MONO Hold XM RADIO MODES...
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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.
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This button press accesses the next channel up within the selected category. Category Channel Down This button press accesses the next channel down within the selected category. ST2-XM Category Search Mode Next Category Previous Category Category Channel Up Category Channel Down ST2-XM OPERATION ST2-RC ST2-KP UNO-S2 XM RADIO MODES UNO-LRC1...
ST2-XM OPERATION XM RADIO MODES Now Playing Mode (2 2 . . N N O O W W P P L L A A Y Y N N G G ) This mode displays information about the current XM selection. Appropriate button presses access the next or previous information item.
The backup will then be avail- able in case tuner settings need to be restored. The “RNET Backup Utility” 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-RC REMOTE CONTROL ST2-RC Remote Control Operation The ST2-RC remote control is the only means of remote operation of the ST2-XM in a non--RNET sys- tem. The ST2-XM front panel displays information for the tuner that is receiving commands from the ST2- RC.
To activate the ST2-KP, press . Press power down the keypad display. The keypad remains powered until the ST2-XM Tuner is turned off. Selecting the desired tuner To select a different tuner, press and hold keypad has been hardware jumper-selected to Tuner 1 or Tuner 2, it will not switch between the two tuners.) The backlight color of the display will be...
ST2-XM OPERATION UNO-S2 KEYPAD CONTROLS WITH CAV6.6 CAV6.6-UNO-S2 Keypad Operation NOTE: To control the ST2 Tuner through the UNO-S2 keypad, the tuner must be configured as a source using the CAV6.6 programming steps. Turning the unit on The tuner is power managed by the CAV6.6 or other RNET-enabled controller.
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Used for bank selection (press and hold) MEM UP/DOWN - stations (press) NOTE: UNO-S2 keypads are connected to the CAV6.6 to control the ST2-XM through RNET. UNO-S2 keypads do not connect directly to the ST2 Tuner. Scrolls through memory preset...
ST2-XM OPERATION UNO-LRC1 REMOTE CONTROL WITH CAV6.6 UNO-LRC1 Remote Control Operation Turning the unit on 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-LRC1 will bring the tuner out of standby mode when used with the UNO keypad.
CAV6.6 and any connected compo- nents. Select UNO before sending UNO-LRC1 remote commands. ST2-XM OPERATION UNO-LRC1 REMOTE CONTROL WITH CAV6.6 POWER - Power managed by CAV6.6 NUMERIC INPUT - Number buttons for direct input of frequency, channel, preset, bank...
Follow the setup menus if custom names are desired, or for system info. If the ST2-XM is used with an RNET system such as CAV6.6, the following minimum setup must be performed for the ST2-XM to be properly controlled by the CAV6.6.
Factory Init menu. A “Yes” begins the initialization. 6. “Please wait” appears on the tuner during the process and “Cycle Power” appears when com- plete. 7. Cycle power on the ST2-XM tuner. ST2 TUNER SETUP MENU Chassis SYSTEM INFO...
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.
NAME NAME Procedure Procedure BANK # ST2-XM TUNER PROGRAMMING ST2 TUNER SETUP MENU 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.
The Controller ID procedure is used to identify the controller(s) that the XM tuner will respond to. Note: For the XM module that is installed in the ST2-XM chassis, “All Controllers” will be the default setting. Diagnostics (XM) The Diagnostics procedure is for factory use only.
Procedure BANK NAME NAME Procedure Procedure ST2-XM TUNER PROGRAMMING ST2 TUNER SETUP MENU (END OF XM TUNER SETUP) Tuner Setup Menu for AM/FM It is important to select the desired tuner (Tuner 2 for AM/FM) using the TNR SEL button BEFORE accessing the Tuner Setup Menus.
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.
BANK # MEMORY # ST2-XM TUNER PROGRAMMING 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 desk- top PC. AM/FM Setup Menu Chassis...
9. Press the Setup button three times to back out of the Installation Menu. Source Configuration Note: When the ST2-XM Tuner is used with the CAV6.6 or other RNET controller, it is configured as an RNET command type “Peripheral” and is connected via the RNET bus. This makes the tuner behave as a fully integrated device with UNO-S2 keypad support.
The software is licensed solely for use within this product. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ST2-XM Smart Tuner 17"W x 8"D x 1.8"H (43 x 20.3 x 4.4 cm) Weight: 7 lbs.
In these cases, repairs will be made on the basis of the retail value of the parts and labor. To return for repairs, the unit must be shipped to Russound at the owner's expense, along with a note explaining the nature of service required. Be sure to pack the unit in a corrugated container with at least three (3) inches of resilient material to protect the unit from damage in transit.