DESCRIPTION
Thank you for choosing the Russound ST2-XM Smart Tuner. Whether you are adding radio to an existing system, expanding a CAi Series system or taking advantage of the 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. 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 entertain- ment. 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 lis- teners can subscribe by visiting XM on the web www.xmradio.com or by calling XM’s Listener Care at 800-852-9696.
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 key- pad. It can also be controlled by the ST2-RC IR remote aimed at the tuner’s front panel IR receiv- er. 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 sup- port fully bi-directional integration into whole- house 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 RNET- enabled device such as the CAV6.6 and is con- nected 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
