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    This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at: Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 1 - 888 - CRESTRON[...]

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    Crestron ST - TUNE Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Operations Guide - DOC. 5833A Contents • • i Contents Integrated AM/FM/TV T uner: ST - TUNE 1 Description 1 Functional Description 1 Physical Description 2 Leading Specifications 6 Setup 8 Network Wiring 8 Preparation for Use 9 Identity Code 10 Firmware Upgrade 11 Programming with SIMPL Windows 14 Co[...]

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    Crestron ST - TUNE Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Operations Guide - DOC. 5833A Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE • • 1 Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE Description Functional Description The ST - TU NE is a Crestron remote control network (herein referred to as the Cresnet system) optimized high - performance AM/FM/WX (Weather radio) and tel[...]

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    Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Crestron ST - TUNE 2 • • Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE Operations Gu ide - DOC. 5833A Physical Description The ST - TUNE, shown below, is housed in a black enclosure with silk - screened labels on the front and rear panels. On the front panel are 12 light - emitt ing diodes (LEDs) for indicating the status of th[...]

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    Crestron ST - TUNE Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Operations Guide - DOC. 5833A Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE • • 3 ST - TUNE Ports Each ST - TUNE rear panel port has a silk - screened label. For the descriptions of the ports, refer to the following diagrams and sections. ST - TUNE Rear Panel NET NET L R AUDIO AM FM VIDEO TV CRESTRON ELECTRON[...]

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    Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Crestron ST - TUNE 4 • • Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE Operations Gu ide - DOC. 5833A AUDIO (L + R) This pair of RCA jacks output the left (white center insulator) and right (red center insulator) channel line - le vel audio to an audio processor such as the CNX - PAD8. The audio can also be connected to the aud[...]

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    Crestron ST - TUNE Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Operations Guide - DOC. 5833A Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE • • 5 NET This LED (yellow) indicates that the SIMPL program currently loaded in the control system has a network device d efined at the same NET ID code as the ST - TUNE. The LED flashes when communication with the Cresnet system and[...]

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    Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Crestron ST - TUNE 6 • • Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE Operations Gu ide - DOC. 5833A Leading Specificati ons The five tables in this section provide summaries of the specifications for the ST - TUNE. Dimensions and weight are rounded to the nearest hundredth unit. Leading Specifications of the ST - TUNE DETAILS[...]

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    Crestron ST - TUNE Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Operations Guide - DOC. 5833A In tegrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE • • 7 FM Tuner Specifications DETAILS Input Connector: US "F" Type Coaxial, female, 75 ohms International "IEC" Type Coaxial, 9.5mm male 87.5MHz to 107.9MHz 11 (dBf) 74dB / 70dB 0.05% 5dB / 65dB 100dB 55dB 45dB 1V[...]

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    Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Crestron ST - TUNE 8 • • Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE Operations Gu ide - DOC. 5833A NOTE: Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in [...]

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    Crestron ST - TUNE Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Operations Guide - DOC. 5833A Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE • • 9 When calculating the wire gauge for a particular Cresnet run, the length of the run and the load factor of each network unit to be connected must be taken into consideration. If Cresnet units are to be daisy - chained on the run[...]

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    Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Crestron ST - TUNE 10 • • Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE Operations Gu ide - DOC. 5833A NOTE: The location of the ST - TUNE is an important factor in the AM radio reception. The reception is also dependent on its placement and the construction of the building, locate the unit outside of any metal enclosures to ac[...]

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    Crestron ST - TUNE Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Operations Guide - DOC. 5833A Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE • • 11 1. Attach one of the ST - TUNEs to the control system (verify that the s oftware is running). 2. From the SIMPL Windows or VT Pro - e menu, select Tools | Viewport to open the Crestron Viewport. 3. From the Viewport menu, selec[...]

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    Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Crestron ST - TUNE 12 • • Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE Operations Gu ide - DOC. 5833A Accessing the Port Settings Dialog Box 5. Refer to the dialog box shown below and v erify the communications settings. Make sure that parity is set to None , data bits to Eight , and XModem is selected. NOTE: If performing a f[...]

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    Crestron ST - TUNE Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Operations Guide - DOC. 5833A Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE • • 13 6. Refer to diagram below. From the Viewport menu, select Diagnostics | Report Network Devices (alternatively, depress F4 ). Accessing the Network Devices 7. In the Viewport return display, observe the firmware version of the S[...]

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    Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Crestron ST - TUNE 14 • • Integra ted AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE Operations Gu ide - DOC. 5833A 10. Refer to the diagram below. Select the NET ID of the ST - TUNE and then click OK . “Select Network ID” Dialog Box 11. As shown below, browse to the firmware directory, select the downloaded firmware (UPG) file and cli[...]

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    Crestron ST - TUNE Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Operations Guide - DOC. 5833A Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE • • 15 The next four sections describe a ST - TUNE within a SIMPL Windows program. The first section provides initial configuration info rmation, the second section details the SIMPL symbol, the third section describes how a basic exa[...]

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    Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Crestron ST - TUNE 16 • • Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE Operations Gu ide - DOC. 5833A NOTE: Al l signals listed in the following tables are DIGITAL signals unless noted otherwise. A digital signal can be high (logic level of 1), low (logic level of 0), and also have rising edge (when it goes from low to high) a[...]

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    Crestron ST - TUNE Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Operations Guide - DOC. 5833A Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE • • 17 Detail View of the STI - TUNE Symbol in SIMPL Windows’ Programming M anager[...]

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    Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Crestron ST - TUNE 18 • • Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE Operations Gu ide - DOC. 5833A ST - TUNE and STI - TUNE Symbols Input Descriptions INPUT(S) FUNCTION(S) Func This signal cycles through the AM, FM, WX, and TV bands. The band is selected on the rising edge. AM, FM, WX, TV Each of these signals selects one o[...]

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    Crestron ST - TUNE Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Operations Guide - DOC. 5833A Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE • • 19 ST - TUNE and STI - TUNE Symbols Input Descriptions (continued) INPUT(S) FUNCTION(S) This analog signal is a number that sets WX frequency. Valid weather radio numbers are 16240d through 16255d. The number has an implied decima[...]

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    Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Crestron ST - TUNE 20 • • Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE Operations Gu ide - DOC. 5833A Basic Example Program NOTE: There is no need to recreate the basic example SIMPL Windows program. The program is available from the Downloads page (EXAMPLES Library) of Crestron’s website ( w ww.crestron.com) . Search for ST[...]

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    Crestron ST - TUNE Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Operations Guide - DOC. 5833A Integrated AM /FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE • • 21 initialize symbol S - 2.2 (contains the station presets). For the program logic of all functions, refer to the table below. In the b lock diagram, the signals labeled A are feedback to the touchpanel. Basic Example Function Sy[...]

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    Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Crestron ST - TUNE 22 • • Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE Operations Gu ide - DOC. 5833A functions of SAP on or off and setting the TV reception mode are not applicable for the international version STI - TUNE.) The screen also shows the signal strength as a percentage. One of the features of the program is custom[...]

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    Crestron ST - TUNE Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Operations Guide - DOC. 5833A Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE • • 23 ST - TUNE Troubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION VAC at wall outlet or power strip is not available. Verify VAC at wall outlet or power strip is available. External power pack faulty. Replace external power[...]

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    Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Crestron ST - TUNE 24 • • Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE Operations Gu ide - DOC. 5833A Further Inquiries If after reviewing this Operations Guide, you cannot locate specific information or have questions, please take advanta ge of Crestron's award winning customer service team by calling: • In the US and [...]

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    Crestron ST - TUNE Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Operations Guide - DOC. 5833A Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE • • 25 Appendix 1: High - Gain AM Antenna This appendix provides fabrication instructions of a high - gain AM antenna for use in areas of high ambience interference or weak reception. The antenna consists of a looped wire and connecto[...]

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    Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Crestron ST - TUNE 26 • • Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE Operations Gu ide - DOC. 5833A 4. As shown below, twist the wires together at two (2) turns per inch until the length of the twi sted wires is approximately 34 - inches . Twist Wires Together APPROXIMATELY 34-INCHES WITH TWO TURNS PER INCH 5. If necessary, [...]

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    Crestron ST - TUNE Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Operations Guide - DOC. 5833A Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE • • 27 Appendix 2: STI - TUNE TV Receptions The table in this appendix provides a list of program numbers, channels and correspo nding frequencies for TV reception of international version STI - TUNE. The information in the following [...]

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    Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Crestron ST - TUNE 28 • • Integrated AM/F M/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE Operations Gu ide - DOC. 5833A Appendix 3: Upgrade Firmware Version Prior to 2.17 Thi s appendix provides firmware upgrade instructions for an ST - TUNE with a firmware version prior to 2.17. To upgrade the firmware, complete the following steps. CAUTION :[...]

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    Crestron ST - TUNE Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Operations Guide - DOC. 5833A Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE • • 29 Port Settings Dialog Box 6. Refer to diagram below. From the Viewport menu, select Diagnostics | Report Network Device s (alternatively, depress F4 ). Accessing the Network Devices 7. In the Viewport return display, observe the[...]

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    Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Crestron ST - TUNE 30 • • Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE Operations Gu ide - DOC. 5833A CAUTION : If the ST - TUNE contains firmware version 2.17 or later, DO NOT continue this procedure or the unit will ha ve to be returned to Crestron. Perform “Firmware Upgrade” that begins on page 11 . 8. Refer to diagram [...]

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    Crestron ST - TUNE Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Operations Guide - DOC. 5833A Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE • • 31 10. Ent er the following key sequence to (as previously defined for the product) ESC, X, R, ID, ENTER. On the front panel of the unit, the PRE, TUNE, SRCH plus either the AM, FM, WX, or TV LEDs will be illuminated. If the retur[...]

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    Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Crestron ST - TUNE 32 • • Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE Operations Gu ide - DOC. 5833A 14. Remove operating power from the ST - TUNE, wait several seconds and reconnect power. 15. Allow at least 30 seconds after power has been reconnected then select Diagnostics | Report Network Devices in the Viewport (alternat[...]

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    Crestron ST - TUNE Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Operations Guide - DOC. 5833A Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE • • 33 18. As shown below, select File Transfer | Load Network Device from the Viewport menu . Select Load Network Device 19. Refer to the diagram below. Select the N ET ID of the ST - TUNE and then click OK . “Select Network ID” [...]

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    Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Crestron ST - TUNE 34 • • Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner: ST - TUNE Operations Gu ide - DOC. 5833A NOTE : When the external power pack is disconnected from the ST - TUNE, operating power will automatically switch to Cresnet power supplied via the NET connector(s). To remove power from the unit, make sure both external power[...]

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    Crestron ST - TUNE Integrated AM/FM/TV Tuner Operations Guide - DOC. 5833A Integrated AM/FM/TV T uner: ST - TUNE • • 35 Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise R eturns / Repair Service 1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange, or service without prior authorization from CRESTRON. To obtain warranty service for CRESTRON products,[...]

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    Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations Guide - DOC. 5833A 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 06.01 Tel: 888.CRESTRO N Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.[...]