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(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. D.The appliance does not appear to operate normally; or If you have any questions please call Russound Inc. at E. The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure is damaged. 1-800-638-8055 or 603-659-5170.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 CAV6.6 Connections......................10 CA Series and ST2-KP Connections ..................11 Antenna Connections ....................12-13 ST2-XM Operation XM Radio Activation......................14 XM Radio Displays......................14 XM Radio Modes ......................15-18 Front Panel Controls ......................19...
It can also be controlled by IR signals received through the IR connections on the rear Thank you for choosing the Russound ST2-XM panel from IR repeating system commonly used Smart Tuner. Whether you are adding radio to an in distributed audio systems.
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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. If you are using an IR-con- trolled system from another manufacturer, instal- lation should be similar.
COMPONENT GUIDE ST2-XM FRONT PANEL 64 : The Groove AM/FM 64 : The Groove AM/FM 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 MEMORY SELECT BUTTONS - Sets and selects memory presets 1-6 for each bank IR RECEIVER - Receives IR signal from remote control...
TUNER 2 AM/FM TUNER 1 XM 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.
COMPONENT GUIDE ST2-RC REMOTE CONTROL POWER - Puts the tuner in/out of standby mode TUNER CONTROL - Select TUNER 1 (XM) or TUNER 2 (AM/FM) and all subsequent button presses affect that tuner NUMERIC INPUT - Number buttons for direct selection of station, channel, bank, preset BANK SELECT - Used for direct bank selection...
- one for each tuner in the ST2-XM. You will the RNET link ports. The ST2-XM tuner supports need two IR link cables (Russound P/N 09-0508) up to two ST2-KP keypads. An SA-ZX3 Keypad for these connections. There is a unique IR code Splitter can be used to add additional keypads.
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.
ST2-XM SETUP AND CONNECTIONS CA SERIES AND ST2-KP CONNECTIONS RCA Cable IR Link Cable Pos (+) Source Neg (–) ST2-KP Serial# UNER UNER Smart Tuner NEWMARKET, NH U.S.A. NTENNA FM C UDIO UTPUT UDIO UTPUT LINK RS-232 EYPAD ORTS INTERFACE 12VDC 1.25A NTENNA IR Link Cable...
ST2-XM SETUP AND CONNECTIONS ANTENNA CONNECTIONS XM Antenna XM Signal Strength Mode Connect the included XM antenna for XM recep- To test the XM reception, turn the unit on. When tion to the back panel of the XM module. The the XM radio is powered for the first time, the antenna comes with 20 feet of cable.
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ST2-XM SETUP AND CONNECTIONS ANTENNA CONNECTIONS AM Antenna FM Antenna Connect the included loop antenna for AM recep- Attach the included FM antenna to the Tuner 2 tion to the back panel, attaching the GND FM COAX connection on the back panel by push- (ground) and AM ends to the appropriate connec- ing the F-type quick-connect termination of the tions for Tuner 2.
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.
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.
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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. Next Preset This button press accesses the next saved preset (6 presets for each bank) in the chosen bank.
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ST2-XM OPERATION XM RADIO MODES Category Search Mode (1 1 . . C C A A T T S S E E A A R R C C H H ) 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).
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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 Selecting Distant or Local Reception “RNET Backup Utility” is available through the (AM/FM only) Document Center at www.russound.com . Also required are a DB9 male-to-female cable and laptop Press and hold to toggle between distant and or desktop PC.
ST2-XM OPERATION ST2-RC REMOTE CONTROL ST2-RC Remote Control Operation Frequency Seek (AM/FM only) The SEEK function is performed by pressing and The ST2-RC remote control is the only means of remote operation of the ST2-XM in a non--RNET sys- releasing to seek lower frequencies or tem.
ST2-XM OPERATION ST2-KP KEYPAD CONTROL ST2-KP Keypad Operation Selecting a Bank To select a bank, select the desired tuner, then press Turning the keypad on/off and hold to select the desired bank. The To activate the ST2-KP, press . Press bank name will show on the display.
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 A press on will seek the next higher tune- UNO-S2 keypad, the tuner must be configured able station. If a tuneable station is not found, as a source using the controller’s programming steps.
ST2-XM OPERATION UNO-S2 KEYPAD CONTROL WITH RNET CONTROLLER TUNER SELECTION - SCAN - (press and hold) Select source name/num- (AM/FM) Scans through tuned stations with ber associated with TUNER 1 (XM) or TUNER 2 5-second preview before next station (AM/FM) (XM) Signal Strength mode toggle TUNE UP/DOWN - Used for manual station or...
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 Frequency Seek (AM/FM only) RNET-enabled controller.
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ST2-XM OPERATION SRC2 REMOTE CONTROL WITH RNET CONTROLLER POWER - Power managed by controller RUSSOUND SELECTION - “R” must be the selected source for control of the NUMERIC INPUT - (press) Number buttons for direct controller and any connected compo- input of frequency or channel nents.
Document RNET system. Center at www.russound.com . XM tuner module 1. Enter the Setup Menu by pressing and holding firmware update must be performed by an the TNR SEL button.
ST2-XM TUNER PROGRAMMING ST2 TUNER SETUP MENU Press and Hold ST2 Chassis Setup Procedures TNR SEL button Chassis TUNER SOURCE UPDATE FACTORY SYSTEM SETUP FIRMW INIT INFO Setup Menu Procedure Procedure Procedure Procedure Menu This Procedure HOLD TUNER returns the BAND ST2 Tuner to its...
ST2-XM TUNER PROGRAMMING ST2 TUNER SETUP MENU System Info (Chassis) 3. Press BAND. 4. Press BAND at “Build Time” to view. The System Info menu shows the ST2 Tuner’s 5. Press MEM Up/Down to advance. manufacturing build properties. 6. Press BAND at “Build Date” to view. 7.
ST2-XM TUNER PROGRAMMING ST2 TUNER SETUP MENU Tuner Setup Menu for XM 1. Enter the Setup Menu by pressing and holding the TNR SEL button. It is important to select the desired tuner 2. TUNER SETUP appears. Press BAND again. (Tuner 1 for XM) using the TNR SEL button 3.
ST2-XM TUNER PROGRAMMING ST2 TUNER SETUP MENU Memory Name (XM) (continued) Name menu returns to the Bank # prompt to name other banks, or press TNR SEL to exit the 9. Press BAND to advance. MEMORY NAME Bank Name menu. appears again.
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 Tuner Setup Menu for AM/FM manufacturing build properties. 1. Enter the Setup Menu by pressing and holding It is important to select the desired tuner the TNR SEL button.
ST2-XM TUNER PROGRAMMING ST2 TUNER SETUP MENU Memory Name (AM/FM) (continued) 7. Press BAND. BANK NAME appears again. 8. Press BAND to access the Bank Name entry 1. Enter the Setup Menu by pressing and holding screen. the TNR SEL button. 9.
Backup” is available through the Document Once all of the tuner settings are completed, it Center at www.russound.com . Also required are may be advisable to create a backup of the pro- a DB9 male-to-female cable and laptop or desk- grammed settings for future use.
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.
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.
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