Russound ST2-XM User Manual
800.967.2346
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER. NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (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.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and user instructions should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water; for
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only
with a cart or stand that is recommended by the
manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall
or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the
appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface
that may block the ventilation openings, or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air
through the ventilation openings.
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
10.Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply
only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on
the appliance.
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.
13.Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by
the manufacturer.
14.Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
15.Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not
fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through the openings.
16.Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D.The appliance does not appear to operate normally; or
E. The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure is damaged.
17.Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond
that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should
be referred to qualified service personnel.
Precautions:
1. Power – WARNING: BEFORE TURNING ON THE POWER FOR THE
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.
2. Do Not Touch The ST2 With Wet Hands – Do not handle the ST2 or
power cord when your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid enters the ST2 cabinet, unplug the unit from power immediately and
take the ST2 to a qualified service person for inspection.
3. Location of ST2 – Place the ST2 in a well-ventilated location. Take special care to provide plenty of ventilation on all sides of the ST2 especially when it is placed in an audio rack. If ventilation is blocked, the ST2
may overheat and malfunction. Do not expose the ST2 to direct sun
light or heating units as the ST2 internal components temperature may
rise and shorten the life of the components. Avoid damp and dusty
places.
4. Care – From time to time you should wipe off the front and side panels
of the cabinet with a soft cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners,
alcohol or other chemical solvents or cloths since this may damage the
finish or remove the panel lettering.
This device complies with Part 15B of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
Russound could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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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
ST2-RC Remote Control.....................................................................................................20
ST2-KP Keypad Control......................................................................................................21
UNO-S2 Keypad Control with RNET Controller.................................................................22-23
SRC2 Remote Control with RNET Controller....................................................................24-25
ST2-XM Tuner Programming
ST2 Chassis Setup Menu...................................................................................................26
Source Number .........................................................................................................26
Update Firmware .......................................................................................................26
Factory Initialization ...................................................................................................27
System Info...............................................................................................................28
Tuner Setup Menu for XM ..................................................................................................29
Memory Name...........................................................................................................29
Bank Name ...............................................................................................................30
Controller ID..............................................................................................................30
Diagnostics ...............................................................................................................30
Factory Initialization ...................................................................................................30
System Info...............................................................................................................31
Tuner Setup Menu for AM/FM.............................................................................................31
Memory Name...........................................................................................................31
Bank Name ...............................................................................................................32
Region ......................................................................................................................32
Backup and Restore .........................................................................................................33
Programming RNET Controller............................................................................................34
Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................35
Warranty & Repair .............................................................................................................36
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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. The two modules share one set of controls and display on the front of the unit, but
each runs independently. This arrangement
allows two different broadcasts at the same time
in a multi-room audio distribution system.
XM satellite radio provides over 100 channels of
music, news sports, comedy, talk and entertainment. Its coast-to-coast coverage, digital quality
sound and many commercial-free music channels
make XM radio the choice for the discriminating
listener.
XM radio is a subscription-based service, and listeners can subscribe by visiting XM on the web
www.xmradio.com
or by calling XM’s Listener
Care at 800-967-2346.
In addition to the traditional AM/FM broadcast
tuner function and the XM satellite access, the
ST2-XM Tuner can store up to 72 favorites, or
memory presets
. These are stored in groups of
six called
banks
. There are six banks for each
tuner. Each preset and each bank can be given a
custom name of your choice.
The ST2-XM Tuner can be controlled from the
front panel or by the dedicated ST2-KP tuner keypad. It can also be controlled by the ST2-RC IR
remote aimed at the tuner’s front panel IR receiver. The ST2-RC IR codes can be learned into any
IR learning remote control for easy system inte-
gration. It can also be controlled by IR signals
received through the IR connections on the rear
panel from IR repeating system commonly used
in distributed audio systems.
If the ST2-XM Tuner is part of an RNET-enabled
system such as the CAV6.6-S2 system, the tuner
can be controlled through an RNET keypad such
as the UNO-S2.
The ST2 Tuner also has an RS-232 port to support fully bi-directional integration into wholehouse control systems such as Crestron
®
and
AMX
®
.
FEATURES
• AM/FM Tuner
• XM satellite radio
• Compact single rack unit chassis
• Six banks of six memory presets each per
tuner (72 total presets) for storing AM/FM
station settings or XM channels
• Custom names for presets and banks
• Two Favorite presets per tuner
• Stereo or mono mode
• Local or distant mode
• Dedicated IR remote control
• Individual IR direct inputs for each tuner
• Front panel IR receiver
• Supports two ST2-KP optional tuner keypads
• RNET connections send tuner frequency and
control information to UNO keypad display
• RS-232 control and programming. User
settings can be backed up and restored.
INSTALLATION APPLICATIONS
RNET-enabled System
When the ST2-XM Tuner is used with an RNETenabled device such as the CAV6.6 and is connected to it through the Link In or Link Out port,
the tuner will be controlled by the CAV6.6
through the UNO-S2 keypad. Through RNET,
tuner information such as Tuner 1 or 2, station
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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.
IR-Controlled System
CA Series -
The ST2-XM Tuner can be controlled by infrared
commands received through either of the two IR
connections on the rear panel. There are two
unique IR code sets for Tuner 1 and Tuner 2,
which allow each to be controlled independently
from either IR connection. These codes can be
learned from the ST2-RC remote control into the
CAS-RC remote control. The ST2-XM contains
two individual tuners, which makes it act as two
sources in the CA 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. If you are using an IR-controlled system from another manufacturer, installation should be similar. The ST2-XM IR codes
may be learned into many other manufacturers’
remote controls that have learning capability for
unified control over the A-V equipment.
Note: Optional ST2-KP keypads can be used to
provide control for the ST2-XM Tuner and are
designed to be used with IR-controlled systems.
RS-232 Controlled System
The ST2-XM Tuner can be controlled using the
RNET protocol provided via the RS-232 port on
the rear panel. It can also be controlled by any
RS-232-enabled control system (e.g., Crestron,
AMX). Information on RS-232 operation is available to dealers in the Document Center on the
Russound web site,
www.russound.com
.
BOX CONTENTS
The ST2-XM Tuner comes with the parts needed
to set up and operate the component. These
include:
• ST2 Tuner (AM/FM module, XM module)
• ST2-RC remote control
• 12VDC power supply
• AM loop antenna (1)
• FM antenna (1)
• XM antenna (1)
• RCA audio cable (2)
• Rack mount ears
Please call Russound at 800-638-8055 ext. 501
for assistance if parts are missing.
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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
MEMORY SELECT BUTTONS - Sets and selects memory presets 1-6 for each bank
IR RECEIVER - Receives IR signal from remote control
LCD PANEL - 12-character backlit display shows station, channel, custom names, etc.
XM and AM/FM - Backlit tuner selection indicator
TNR SEL - Selects Tuner 1 (XM) or Tuner 2 (AM/FM), and accesses tuner setup menus
BAND - (AM/FM) Selects AM or FM band
(XM) Selects an XM Mode (Category Search, Now Playing, Display Preferences)
(ALL) Enters menu selections when programming
ST/MONO - (AM/FM) Selects stereo or mono mode for AM/FM, and Distant/Local reception
(XM) Press to Exit current XM Mode, hold for signal strength
MEM PRESET UP/DOWN - Selects memory presets starting with last preset, and toggles
through menu features
TUNE UP/DOWN - (AM/FM) Manually selects radio stations
(XM) Manually selects channels (Channel Up/Channel Down)
(ALL) Toggles through menu settings
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64 : The Groove
XM
AM/FM
XM
AM/FM
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RNET LINK IN/LINK OUT - Links to other Russound components that are RNET compatible, displays 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. The RS-232 Interface also allows for firmware updates and programming (DB9 Cable)
KEYPAD PORTS - RJ-45 Keypad ports for ST2-KP tuner keypads in dedicated, non-RNET systems (Do not connect UNO keypads to these ports)
FM COAX - FM Antenna threaded F-connection (75 ohms) for Tuner 2
LOOP ANTENNA - AM antenna connection (300 ohms) for Tuner 2
IR INPUT - IR control input (common IR control) for Tuner 2 or Tuner 1
AUDIO OUTPUT - Line-level audio signal outputs (RCA Cable) for Tuner 2
XM ANTENNA - XM Antenna SMB connection (50 ohms) for Tuner 1
IR INPUT - IR control input (common IR control) for Tuner 1 or Tuner 2
AUDIO OUTPUT - Line-level audio signal outputs (RCA Cable) for Tuner 1
POWER SUPPLY - 12VDC external power supply connection
TUNER 2 AM/FM
TUNER 1 XM
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COMPONENT GUIDE
ST2-XM REAR PANEL
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LINK KEYPAD PORTS
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N OUT
ST2
Smart Tuner
RS-232
INTERFACE
FM COAX
LOOP
ANTENNA
IR
TUNER 2
A
UDIO OUTPUT
LR
ANTENNA
IR
TUNER 1
UDIO OUTPUT
A
LR
Serial#
12VDC 1.25A
MADE IN KOREA
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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
(numeric input 1-6)
TUNE SELECT - Used for direct station or chan-
nel selection (numeric input)
TUNE UP/DOWN - Incrementally scrolls through
station or channel numbers
FAV 1/FAV 2 - Sets/Selects Favorite 1 or 2
preset selection on ST2-XM tuner
SEEK UP/DOWN -
(AM/FM) Seeks the next tuned station
up/down
(XM) Scrolls through banks 1-6
LOCAL/DISTANCE -
(AM/FM) Optimizes station reception
OK -
(AM/FM) Confirms direct entries
(XM) Operating mode toggle
STEREO/MONO -
(AM/FM) Selects stereo or mono broadcast
(XM) Exit current XM operating mode
TUNE UP/DOWN - Scrolls through station or
channel numbers
MEM UP/DOWN - Scrolls through preset sta-
tions within selected bank
AM/FM - Selects AM or FM band
MEM SELECT - Used for direct memory select
(numeric input 1-6)
COMPONENT GUIDE
ST2-RC REMOTE CONTROL
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TUNE
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TUNE
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BAN
TUNE
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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.
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.
IR Connections
The ST2-XM Tuner can be controlled by infrared
commands received through the two IR connections on the rear panel. The ST2-XM Tuner component contains two tuners, which must be set
up as two sources. There are two IR connections - 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. These
codes can be learned from the ST2-RC remote
into learning-capable remotes and keypads.
If you are using an IR-controlled system from
another manufacturer, installation should be similar. The ST2-XM IR codes may be learned into
many other manufacturers’ remote controls that
have learning capability for unified control over
the A-V equipment.
RNET Connection
To link the ST2-XM to an RNET-compatible
device, use a CAT-5 passthrough patch cable
with similar wiring terminations at each end.
Connect one end of the cable to the RNET Link
In of the ST2 tuner, and connect the other end
of the patch cable to the RNET Link Out connection on the RNET-compatible device.
ST2-KP Keypad to ST2-XM Connection
(Non-RNET System)
The ST2-KP connects to the ST2-XM tuner with
CAT-5 cable, using an RJ-45 (T568A) jack on the
tuner connection end of the cable. Be sure to
use the keypad ports for the ST2-KP and NOT
the RNET link ports. The ST2-XM tuner supports
up to two ST2-KP keypads. An SA-ZX3 Keypad
Splitter can be used to add additional keypads.
Note: ST2-KP keypads are designed for use
with IR-controlled systems (non-RNET systems).
When the ST2-XM Tuner is a component of an
RNET system such as CAV6.6, the RNET-system
keypads are used.
Rack Mount Installation
The ST2-XM can be mounted in a standard component rack using the rack ears provided. Line
the rack ear’s two rows of screw holes with the
three screw holes on the side of the tuner. Use
the screws provided to secure the rack ears
onto the unit on both sides. The ST2-XM tuner
should not be installed above a high heat-producing component such as a power amplifier.
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ST2-KP RJ-45 Connection Wiring
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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
CAV6.6 CONNECTIONS
UNO-S2
keypads
64:The Groove
.25A
ST2 Tuner
CAV6.6
RCA Cable
ST2-XM SETUP AND CONNECTIONS
CA SERIES AND ST2-KP CONNECTIONS
Source Connections with CAS44 Controller/Amplifier
The diagram depicts a typical setup using the ST2-XM Tuner with a CAS44 controller amplifier. Each
tuner in the ST2 unit must be connected as a separate source for audio inputs.
ST2-KP Connections to ST2-XM Tuner (Non-RNET Systems)
The diagram depicts a standard ST2-KP keypad connection to the keypad port on the back of the
ST2-XM. The keypad uses a 110 punchdown connection and an RJ-45 T568A connection to the tuner.
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N OUT
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Source
ST2
Smart Tuner
LINK KEYPAD PORTS
RS-232
INTERFACE
FM COAX
ST2-KP
ANTENNA
LOOP
IR Link Cable
RCA Cable IR Link Cable
TUNER 2
UDIO OUTPUT
A
LR
IR
ANTENNA
IR
A
UDIO OUTPUT
LR
TUNER 1
Pos (+)
Neg (–)
Serial#
12VDC 1.25A
ST2-XM
MADE IN KOREA
RCA Cable
RCA Cable
CAS44
CAT-5 Cable
ST2-XM SETUP AND CONNECTIONS
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
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).
(Not to scale)
XM Antenna
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.
The antenna may also be attached to an external wall by sliding the slots on the back of the
antenna onto four screws mounted on an exterior wall. Establish the best receiving position for
the antenna before attaching it to the wall.
XM Signal Strength Mode
To test the XM reception, turn the unit on. When
the XM radio is powered for the first time, the
XM service will start playing XM Channel 1, a
preview/promotional channel. Verify that Channel
1 is playing by pressing the Tune Up/Tune Down
buttons. Enter Signal Strength Mode by pressing
and holding the ST/MONO button on the ST2-XM
front panel. The display shows one of the following:
GOOD SIGNAL Signal strength good
MARGINAL SIG Signal strength marginal
POOR SIGNAL Signal strength poor
NO SIGNAL Loss of signal
Adjust the antenna until GOOD SIGNAL is displayed. Press ST/MONO to exit Signal Strength
Mode.
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75 ohm
to 300 ohm
balun
25A
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