Crestron C2N-TXM
XM Satellite Radio Tuner
Operations Guide
This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at:
Crestron Electronics, Inc.
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Introducing XM Satellite Radio
There’s a world of audio listening pleasure beyond AM and FM. XM Satellite Radio.
Select from over 150 channels of music, news, sports, comedy, talk, and
entertainment. Coast-to-coast coverage and digital quality sound, with all music
channels 100% commercial free.
Questions? Visit www.xmradio.com
How to Subscribe
Listeners can subscribe by visiting XM on the Web at www.xmradio.com
calling XM’s Listener Care at (800) 967-2346. Customers should have their Radio ID
and credit card ready. The Radio ID can be found by selecting channel 0 on the radio.
A Warning Against Reverse Engineering:
It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or manipulate any
technology incorporated in receivers compatible with the XM Satellite Radio system.
Furthermore, the AMBE
protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade
secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. The user of this or any other software contained
in an XM Radio is explicitly prohibited from attempting to copy, decompile, reverse
engineer, or disassemble the object code, or in any other way convert the object code
into human-readable form. The software is licensed solely for use within this product.
The Crestron® C2N-TXM is a Crestron-controlled XM Satellite Radio tuner (XM
Tuner). The XM Tuner adds up to 255 channels of XM satellite radio programming
to your whole-house audio distribution system. Up to 31 categories of digital quality
audio programs provide music, news, sports, comedy, talk, and entertainment.
The XM Tuner is designed to work in a Crestron control system (herein referred to
as the Cresnet
channels, with on-screen display of song, artist, and XM channel number. Twenty
user-programmable presets let you quickly select your favorite channel. The XM
Tuner provides analog stereo output plus coax digital and CAT5 balanced analog
audio outputs. Output signals can be routed to local amplifiers or to a surround
sound decoder such as the C2N-DAP8 or C2N-DAP8RC. Outputs can also be routed
to a CNX-BIPAD8 for distribution to other rooms via CAT5 cabling.
Functional Summary
• Up to 255 channels in 31 categories of digital quality audio
• Coast-to-coast coverage in the continental US
• Time and date information (GMT) supplied via XM satellite
• Twenty presets for fast program selection
• Indoor/outdoor high-gain antenna supplied
• Two RCA connectors for analog stereo output
• One RCA connector for coax digital stereo output
• One CAT5 connector for distribution of stereo audio to other rooms
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system). You can use any Crestron touchpanel to search through the
How to Subscribe
Listeners can subscribe by visiting XM on the Web at www.xmradio.com or by
calling XM’s Listener Care at (800) 967-2346. Customers should have their Radio
ID AND credit card ready; the Radio ID (eight-digit identification number assigned
by XM Radio) can be found by selecting channel 0 on the radio. It is also printed on
the label on the bottom of the unit, and reports back in the Crestron Viewport when
Diagnostics | Report Network Devices is selected.
Specifications
The following table provides a summary of specifications for the C2N-TXM tuner.
Specifications of the C2N-TXM
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Cresnet Power Usage 8.0 Watts (0.3 Amp @ 24 VDC)
Default Net ID 55
Control System Update Files
2-Series Control System
CNMSX-AV/PRO
CNRACKX/-DP
CEN/CN-TVAV
C2N-TXM Firmware C2N-TXM.1.7.upg or later
Audio Output
AUDIO OUT L, R
AUDIO OUT DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT (CAT5)
Analog audio output level 2 V
NET One Cresnet® 4-wire interface (24, Y, Z, G)
D/A converter total harmonic
distortion (THD) + Noise
D/A converter S/N ratio >97 dB balanced, >95 dB unbalanced, 20 Hz-22 kHz
Crosstalk > -90 dB 20 Hz-22 kHz
Output impedance <100 ohms single-ended
Recommended load impedance >1K Ohm
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 (0.837 kg)
1. The latest versions can be obtained from the Crestron website. Refer to NOTE after last footnote.
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
section of the Crestron website. To avoid program problems, make sure you are using the update file
with the correct suffix letter (e.g., S, V, W, X)
1, 2, 3
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
Two RCA connectors for analog stereo
One RCA for coax digital
One RJ-45 for analog balanced audio
maximum, single-ended; 4V
rms
<0.01% @1 kHz
A-weighted
Width: 7.07 in (17.96 cm)
Depth: 6.55 in (16.64 cm)
balanced
rms
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).
The C2N-TXM is housed in a black enclosure with labeling on the front and rear
panels. Five LEDs on the front of the unit indicate the unit’s status. All connections,
except for headphones, are made on the back of the unit. There are four rubber feet
on the bottom of the unit for stability and to prevent slippage
indoor/outdoor high-gain antenna are illustrated below and on the following page.
All connections to the C2N-TXM, except headphones, are made through the ports on
the rear panel. Refer to the illustrations and descriptions, which follow.
This 4-pin terminal block connector is used to connect the C2N-TXM module to the
Cresnet system. Data and power for the C2N-TXM are provided via the connection.
Refer to “Network Wiring” on page 7.
AUDIO OUT (RJ-45)
The RJ-45 AUDIO OUT port is used to route analog stereo to a CNX-BIPAD8 for
distribution throughout the home. Wiring for the connector is shown below.
PIN # SIGNAL
1 Audio Out L +
2 Audio Out L -
3 Audio Out R +
6 Audio Out R -
4, 5, 7, 8 no connection
NOTE: For additional information on audio connections over CAT5, refer to the
latest version of the Crestron CAT5 Wiring Reference Guide (Doc. 6137) which is
available from the Crestron website (http://www.crestron.com/manuals
).
SIG A, B
This two-pin terminal block connector is used for testing signal strength during
antenna installation. Refer to “Antenna Installation” on page 12 for details.
AUDIO OUT DIGITAL
This RCA connector provides S/PDIF coaxial digital stereo output for a local
surround-sound processor such as the C2N-DAP8 or C2N-DAP8RC.
AUDIO OUT L, R
These two RCA connectors provide analog stereo output for local amplifiers.
XM ANT
This RF SMB connector is for the supplied XM antenna cable.
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 XM Tuner is the mini-phone jack,
which permits the use of headphones to monitor the audio signal. The volume mode,
selected by the MODE switch, allows adjustment of the volume to the headphones.
Note that plugging in headphones does not interrupt the unit’s other audio output
signals.
Five LED indicators, a three-digit display, and three pushbutton switches are located
on the front panel of the C2N-TXM. Refer to the illustration and descriptions that
follow.
C2N-TXM Front Panel Controls and Indicators
PWR (Power)
This green LED illuminates when power is supplied to the C2N-TXM.
NET
This yellow LED illuminates when communication between the control system and
the C2N-TXM 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 C2N-TXM. The LED flashes or remains on when communication with the
processor occurs.
MODE Switch,
Use the MODE switch to select between the signal, volume, and channel modes. The
corresponding red LEDs (SIG, VOL, and CH) illuminate as each mode is selected. In
each mode, the three-digit display shows the appropriate values. In the channel mode,
the up/down buttons let you sequence through the available channels; the three-digit
display shows the channel numbers. 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
signal mode, the display shows an initial letter (Satellite, or repeater) to indicate the
signal source, plus two numeric digits (00 – 99) to indicate the signal strength.
KJ
(Up/Down) Buttons, and Display
SIG, VOL, CH
These red LEDs illuminate in turn when the MODE switch selects the respective
signal, volume, and channel modes.
SETUP LED and Pushbutton
The C2N-TXM 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 9for
detailed information.
As of the date of manufacture, the C2N-TXM has been tested and found to comply
with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and
Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling.
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.
Setup
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/calculators
NOTE: When installing network wiring, refer to the latest revision of the wiring
diagram(s) appropriate for your specific system configuration, available from the
Crestron website.
When calculating the wire gauge for a particular Cresnet run, the length of the run
and the Cresnet power usage of each network unit to be connected must be taken
into consideration. If Cresnet units are to be daisy-chained on the run, the Cresnet
power usage of each unit to be daisy-chained must be added together to determine
the Cresnet power usage of the entire chain. If the unit is a home-run from a Crestron
system power supply network port, the Cresnet power usage of that unit is the
Cresnet power usage of the entire run. The length of the run in feet and the Cresnet
power usage of the run should be used in the following resistance equation to
calculate the value on the right side of the equation.
R = Resistance (refer to the following table).
L = Length of run (or chain) in feet.
P = Cresnet power usage of entire run (or chain).
XM Satellite Radio Tuner Crestron C2N-TXM
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.
Refer to the note on page 28 for
a definition of Viewport.
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 22 for details of
the SIMPL Windows procedure.
The Net ID of the C2N-TXM has been factory set to 55. The Net IDs of multiple
C2N-TXMs 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 29. If communication
cannot be established, refer to the “Troubleshooting Communications” section in the
respective Operations Guide for the control system.
There are two different methods—Method A or Method B—for setting the
C2N-TXM Net IDs:
Method A (Cresnet address-settable ID), described on the next page, applies to
C2N-TXMs 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 the next page, applies to
C2N-TXMs 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