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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 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