Crestron C2N-TTVFM User Manual

Crestron C2N-TTVFM TV & FM Radio Tuner Operations Guide
This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at:
Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Rockleigh, NJ 07647
1-888-CRESTRON
All brand names, product names, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
©2004 Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Crestron C2N-TTVFM TV & FM Radio Tuner
Contents
TV & FM Radio Tuner: C2N-TTVFM
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1
Features and Functions................................................................................................ 1
Specifications ..............................................................................................................3
Physical Description.................................................................................................... 4
Industry Compliance ...................................................................................................8
Setup .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Network Wiring........................................................................................................... 8
Identity Code ............................................................................................................... 9
Hardware Hookup .....................................................................................................12
Programming Software............................................................................................................13
Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC .................................................13
Programming with SIMPL Windows........................................................................ 13
Uploading and Upgrading .......................................................................................................31
Communication Settings ...........................................................................................32
Uploading a SIMPL Windows Program ...................................................................34
Firmware Upgrade – TV/FM Tuner.......................................................................... 35
Firmware Upgrade – AMWX Tuner ......................................................................... 36
Problem Solving ......................................................................................................................38
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................38
Further Inquiries........................................................................................................ 38
Future Updates ..........................................................................................................38
Return and Warranty Policies.................................................................................................. 39
Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ...................................................................... 39
CRESTRON Limited Warranty ................................................................................39
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Crestron C2N-TTVFM TV & FM Radio Tuner
TV & FM Radio Tuner: C2N-TTVFM

Introduction

Features and Functions

The Crestron® C2N-TTVFM is a Crestron-controlled, cable-ready television tuner and FM radio tuner (TV/FM Tuner). Designed to provide superior performance and flexibility, the unit works stand-alone or with the companion AM/Weather band tuner, the C2N-TAMWX (AMWX Tuner). The TV/FM Tuner adds television and high-quality FM radio programming to your whole-house audio/video distribution system or boardroom AV system.
The TV/FM Tuner is designed to work in a Crestron 2-Series or X-Generation control system (Cresnet to search through the stations and control tuner functions. User-programmable presets let you quickly select your favorite station. Audio output from the TV/FM Tuner can be routed to a CNX-PAD8A or local preamplifier or to a surround sound decoder such as the C2N-DAP8 or C2N-DAP8RC. Output can also be routed to a CNX-BIPAD8 for distribution to other rooms via CAT5 cabling.
Functional Summary
Headphone connector for local monitoring of audio output
Up to 20 station presets (for TV and for FM) via local
buttons—virtually unlimited number via software—enable fast program selection
Five-pin mini terminal block for line-level FM stereo output
RJ-45 connector provides proprietary noise-free link (up to 500 feet) to C2N-TAMWX AM/Weather band tuner
Integrated configuration lets local TV/FM Tuner buttons control AM/WX Tuner
On power up, returns to last station selected before power down
Can switch tuner modes (Off-Air, Standard, IRC, and HRC) on the fly
Scans channels for valid signals; builds next-channel table
®
system). You can use any Crestron multi-mode touchpanel
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Mute and Mono Functions
The TV/FM Tuner incorporates automatic as well as manual selection of mute and mono mode functions.
The tuner can be put into mono/stereo mode or mute mode via the touchpanel.
The tuner cannot be put into mono/stereo mode or mute mode via the tuner controls.
After tuning to a station, the tuner will automatically switch to mono mode if the signal level is low and auto mono/mute is off.
The tuner automatically mutes the output during rapid scan functions.
After tuning to a station, the radio will automatically mute if the signal level
is too low and the radio-forced mono mode is off.
The auto mono/mute feature can be disabled via program or touchpanel program.
SAP Feature
The TV/FM Tuner supports the SAP (Secondary Audio Program) feature utilized by many television broadcast stations. This feature is commonly used in the U.S. to provide Spanish-language audio for English-language television programming.
TV Modes
The TV/FM Tuner will power-on to its last programmed reception mode. Off-Air mode is factory set; all other modes are accessed through the control system software. Channel reception is standard NTSC format for all modes:
Off-Air Channels 2 to 69
Standard (CATV) Channels 2 to 125
IRC Channels 1 to 125
HRC Channels 1 to 125
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Specifications

The following table summarizes the specifications for the C2N-TTVFM Tuner.
Specifications of the C2N-
TTVFM
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Power Requirements
TV/FM Tuner only TV/FM Tuner plus AMWX Tuner
Default Net ID 47
Control System Update Files
2-Series Control System
CNMSX-AV/PRO
CNRACKX/-DP
CEN/CN-TVAV
C2N-
TTVFM
Firmware C2N-
TV Tuner
Frequency Range Off-air TV channels CATV cable channels Stereo separation THD Sensitivity Video output level SAP
FM Tuner
Frequency range Usable sensitivity S/N ratio IF rejection AM rejection Stereo separation
Audio Output
Maximum output Output impedance Minimum load
Ports/Connectors
NET
AM RADIO
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
FM ANT
TV ANT
Environmental temperature 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C)
Humidity 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Dimensions Height: 1.80 in (4.57 cm)
Weight 1.86 lb (0.84 kg)
1 The latest versions can be obtained from the Downloads | Software Updates section of the Crestron
website (www.crestron.com)
2 Crestron 2-Series control systems include the AV2 and PRO2. Consult the latest Crestron Product
Catalog for a complete list of 2-Series control systems.
3 Filenames for CNX and ST-CP update files have a UPZ extension. Files on the website may be .zip
or self-extracting .exe files containing the .cuz or .upz file. All can be obtained from the Downloads
1, 2, 3
. Refer to following NOTE.
8.0 Watts (0.3 Amp @ 24 VDC)
16.0 Watts (0.66 Amp @ 24 VDC)
Version 2.004.CUZ or later
Version 5.12.63X.UPZ or later
Version 5.12.63W.UPZ or later
Version 5.12.63V.UPZ or later
TTVFM
.1.12.upg or later
55 MHz to 802 MHz 2 to 69 2 to 125 35 dB
0.2% @ 1 kHz
-20 dBmV to +20 dBmV @ 75 Ohms
1 Vp-p Secondary Audio Program
87.5 MHz to 108 MHz
11 dBf mono; 60 dBf stereo 64 dB @ 65 dBf mono; 56 dB @ 65 dBf stereo 100 dB 55 dB 27 dB
1 V
balanced
rms
200 Ohms balanced, <100 Ohms single ended 600 Ohms balanced
Four-pin mini-terminal block connector for Cresnet® interface (24, Y, Z, G)
RJ-45 for link (up to 500 feet) to AM/Weather band tuner
Five-pin mini-terminal block for balanced line­level stereo
BNC Female for composite video
F-Type coaxial connector for FM antenna input
F-Type coaxial connector for TV antenna input
Width: 7.07 in (17.96 cm)
Depth: 6.85 in (17.40 cm)
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section of the Crestron website. To avoid program problems, make sure you are using the update with the correct suffix letter (e.g., S, V, W, X).
NOTE: Crestron software and any files on the website are for Authorized Crestron dealers and Crestron Authorized Independent Programmers (CAIP) only. New users may be required to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site (including the FTP site).

Physical Description

The C2N-
TTVFM
is housed in a black enclosure with labeling on the front and rear panels. The front of the unit includes ten LEDs that indicate the unit’s status, and all local controls. All connections, except for headphones, are made on the back of the unit. Four rubber feet on the bottom of the unit provide stability and prevent slippage
C2N-
. Refer to the figures below and on the following page.
TTVFM
Physical Views
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C2N-
TTVFM
Overall Dimensions
6.32 in
(16.05 cm)
6.85 in
(17.40 cm)
7.07 in
(17.96 cm)
TV TUNER
PWR
NET
CRESTRON
NET
24YZG
CRESTRON
SETUP
ELECTRONICS INC., ROCKLEIGH, NJ 07647
AM FM WX TV VOL
AUDIO OUT
AM RADIO
+ – + –
1.70 in
C2N-TTVFM
TV
G
BAND
MODE
SAVE
(4.32 cm)
1.80 in
(4.57 cm)
SCAN
TUNE
PRE
VIDEO OUT
R
L
G
VIDEO
ANTENNA
FM
USA
6.94 in
(17.63 cm)
C2N-
TTVFM
All connections to the C2N-
Ports
TTVFM
, except headphones, are made through the ports
on the rear panel. Refer to the illustrations and descriptions, which follow.
C2N-TTVFM Ports
NET
24YZG
SETUP
AM RADIO
AUDIO OUT
R
L
G
+ – + –
VIDEO OUT
ANTENNA
G
TV
CRESTRON
ELECTRONIC S INC., RO CKLEIGH, N J 07647
VIDEO
USA
FM
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NET
This four-pin mini-terminal block connector is used to connect the C2N-TTVFM module to the Cresnet system. Data and power for the C2N-TTVFM are provided via the connection. Refer to “Network Wiring” on page 8. (Mating connector supplied.)
AM RADIO (RJ-45)
The RJ-45 AM RADIO port provides CAT5 interface (up to 500 feet of straight­thru cable) to the companion Crestron AMWX Tuner. Wiring for the connector is shown in the following diagrams.
PIN # SIGNAL
1 +24V
2 +24V
3 COM+
4 Audio+
5 Audio-
6 COM-
7 Ground
8 Ground
Pin 1
RECEPTACLE, REAR VIEW
(TAB POSITION DOWN)
8-PIN, RJ-45 PINOUT
Pin 1
CONNECTOR
(TAB FACING AWAY)
NOTE: This connector is to be used only to provide interface to Crestron products specifically designed to work with this unit. It cannot be used for connections to Cresnet or Crestron audio distribution devices.
AUDIO OUT L, R
This five-pin mini-terminal block connector provides balanced line-level audio output for local preamp/processors. (Mating connector supplied.)
VIDEO OUT
This BNC female connector provides composite video output.
FM ANT
This Type F coaxial connector is for an FM antenna cable (not supplied).
TV ANT
This Type F coaxial connector is for a TV antenna cable (not supplied).
G (Chassis Ground)
Use this chassis screw to ground the unit to the amplifier and audio source common grounds.
(Headphone)
The only connection on the front panel of the TV/FM Tuner is the mini-phone jack, which permits the use of headphones to monitor the audio signal (stereo). The volume mode, selected by the MODE switch, allows adjustment of the volume to the headphones only. Note that plugging in headphones does not interrupt the unit’s other audio output. The headphone output can also be adjusted via programming.
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Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Ten LED indicators, a five-digit display, and three pushbutton switches are located on the front panel of the TV/FM Tuner. Refer to the illustration and descriptions that follow.
C2N-TTVFM Front Panel Controls and Indicators
PWR (Power)
This green LED illuminates when power is supplied to the TV/FM Tuner.
NET
This yellow LED illuminates when communication between the control system and the TV/FM Tuner is established (the unit is polled on the network). Illumination indicates that the program currently loaded has a network device defined at the same ID as the TV/FM Tuner. The LED flashes or remains on when communication with the processor occurs.
BAND Switch
Use the BAND switch to select between the AM, FM, WX (weather), and TV bands. The corresponding red LEDs (AM, FM, WX, TV) illuminate as each band is selected, and the five-digit display shows the appropriate values. The AM and WX modes cannot be selected if the AMWX Tuner is excluded from your configuration.
MODE Switch,
Use the MODE switch to select between the volume, preset, tune, and scan modes. The corresponding red LEDs (VOL, PRE, TUNE, and SCAN) illuminate as each mode is selected. In each mode, the five-digit display shows the appropriate values.
In the volume mode, the up/down buttons select ten volume levels (0 through 9) for the signal supplied to the headphone jack.
In the preset mode, the up/down buttons let you sequence through the preset numbers (1-20) to select a station or to save a new station in a preset location.
In the tune mode, the up/down buttons let you sequence through the FM band frequencies in 100 kHz increments. (The frequency scan and step rate can be changed via the program from 100 kHz to 50 kHz, the rate needed in European radios.) For the TV band, the buttons let you sequence through all available channels.
In the scan mode for all bands, the up/down buttons initiate the scan and direction of the search for the next station with a signal strong enough for good reception. Pressing either button will halt the scan.
KJ
(Up/Down) Buttons, and Display
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SAVE Button
Use the SAVE button to save a station frequency in a preset location. To save a preset, select the desired station, use the MODE switch to select the preset mode, use the up/down buttons to select the preset location, and then press SAVE. The display will briefly show “SAVE” as the preset is saved.
SETUP LED and Pushbutton
The TV/FM Tuner is Touch Settable ID (TSID) ready. The SETUP pushbutton and its associated LED are located on the rear panel and are used for setup of the unit’s network ID during the initial configuration of a Cresnet system or when the device is being added/replaced. Refer to “Method B (Touch Settable IDs)” on page 10 for detailed information.

Industry Compliance

As of the date of manufacture, the TV/FM Tuner has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling.

Setup

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

Network Wiring

CAUTION: In order to ensure optimum performance over the full range of your installation topology, Crestron Certified Wire, and only Crestron Certified Wire, should be used. Failure to do so, may incur additional charges if support is required to identify performance deficiencies as a result of using improper wire.
CAUTION: Use only Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. Failure to do so could cause equipment damage or void the Crestron warranty.
CAUTION: Provide sufficient power to the system. Insufficient power can lead to unpredictable results or damage to the equipment. Please use the Crestron Power Calculator to help calculate how much power is needed for the system.
http://www.crestron.com/dealer-tech_resources/power_calculator.asp
NOTE: When installing network wiring, refer to the latest revision of the wiring diagram(s) appropriate for your specific system configuration, available from the Downloads | Product Manuals | Wiring Diagrams section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com)
When calculating the wire gauge for a particular Cresnet run, the length of the run and the power factor of each network unit to be connected must be taken into
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consideration. If Cresnet units are to be daisy-chained on the run, the power factor of each unit to be daisy-chained must be added together to determine the power factor of the entire chain. If the unit is a home-run from a Crestron system power supply network port, the power factor of that unit is the power factor of the entire run. The length of the run in feet and the power factor of the run should be used in the resistance equation below to calculate the value on the right side of the equation.
Resistance Equation
R <
The required wire gauge should be chosen such that the resistance value is less than the value calculated in the resistance equation. Refer to the following table.
Wire Gauge Values
RESISTANCE WIRE GAUGE
4 16
6 18
10 20
15 22
13 Doubled CAT5
8.7 Tripled CAT5
NOTE: All Cresnet wiring must consist of two twisted pairs. One twisted pair is the +24V conductor and the GND conductor, and the other twisted pair is the Y conductor and the Z conductor.
NOTE: When daisy-chaining Cresnet units, strip the ends of the wires carefully to avoid nicking the conductors. Twist together the ends of the wires that share a pin on the network connector, and tin the twisted connection. Apply solder only to the ends of the twisted wires. Avoid tinning too far up the wires or the end becomes brittle. Insert the tinned connection into the Cresnet connector and tighten the retaining screw. Repeat the procedure for the other three conductors.
40,000
L x PF
Where:
R = Resistance (refer to table below). L = Length of run (or chain) in feet.
PF = Power factor of entire run (or chain).

Identity Code

Every equipment and user interface within the network requires a unique identity code (Net ID). These codes are two-digit hexadecimal numbers from 03 to FE. The Net ID of each unit must match an ID code specified in the SIMPL Windows program. Refer to “Setting the Net ID in Device Settings” on page 15 for details of the SIMPL Windows procedure.
Refer to the note on page 32 for a definition of Viewport.
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The Net ID of the TV/FM Tuner has been factory set to 47. The Net IDs of multiple TV/FM Tuners in the same system must be unique. Net IDs are changed from a personal computer (PC) via the Crestron Viewport.
NOTE: For detailed information on establishing communication between the PC and control system, refer to “Communication Settings” on page 32. If communication cannot be established, refer to the “Troubleshooting Communications” section in the respective Operations Guide for the control system.
TV & FM Radio Tuner Crestron C2N-TTVFM
There are two different methods—Method A or Method B—for setting the C2N-TTVFM Net IDs:
Method A (Cresnet address-settable ID), described below, applies to C2N-TTVFMs in a Cresnet system with a CNX control system or with a 2-Series control system upgrade file (CUZ) version prior to 3.008, but can be used with later versions of firmware and requires that a single unit be the only network device connected to the control system.
Method B (Touch Settable IDs), which begins on this page, applies to C2N-TTVFMs in a Cresnet system with 2-Series control system upgrade file (CUZ) version 3.029 or later. These upgrades enable Touch Settable ID (TSID) functionality, which makes it possible for the control system to recognize a network device via its serial number, which is stored in the device’s memory. This method does not require that any devices be disconnected from the network; Net IDs may be set with the entire Cresnet system intact. This method requires the use of the Crestron Viewport version 3.35 or later.
Use the appropriate method to set the C2N-TTVFM Net ID.
Method A (Cresnet address-settable ID)
1. Ensure that the C2N-TTVFM is the only device connected to the control system.
2. Open the Crestron Viewport.
3. From the Viewport menu, select Functions | Set Network ID. The software checks the baud rate and then opens the "Set Network ID" window.
4. In the "Set Network ID" window, select the TV/FM Tuner from the Current Network Devices text window.
5. Select the new Net ID for the TV/FM Tuner from the Choose the new network ID for the selected device (Hex): text box.
6. Click Set ID to initiate the change. This will display the "ID command has been sent" window.
7. In the "Command Complete" window, click OK.
8. In the Current Network Devices text window, verify the new Net ID code.
9. In the "Set Network ID" window, click Close.
NOTE: The new Net ID code may also be verified by selecting Diagnostic | Report Network Devices in the Viewport (alternately, select F4).
10. Repeat this procedure for each TV/FM Tuner to be added to the system.
Method B (Touch Settable IDs)
Before using this method, you should have a list of all current network devices and their Net IDs, to avoid assigning duplicate IDs.
Set Net ID by TSID
These procedures are for TSID-enabled network devices during the initial configuration of a Cresnet system or when such devices are being added/replaced.
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