Crestron C2N-TXM User manual

Crestron C2N-TXM
XM®SatelliteRadioTuner
Operations Guide

This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at:
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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 170 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 or by
calling XM’s Listener Care at [phone]. 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®voice compression software included in this product is
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.
General:
Hardware and required basic monthly subscription sold separately. Installation costs
and other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply. Subscription
fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions
subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. Only available in the 48
contiguous United States. ©2001-2010 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.

Regulatory Compliance
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Statement
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
Industry Canada (IC) Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 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.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This 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 a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
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.
Crestron, the Crestron logo, Cresnet, Crestron e-Control, Crestron Home, Crestron Toolbox, and SystemBuilder are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc. in the United States and other countries. AMBE is a trademark or registered trademark of Digital
Voice Systems, Inc. XM and all related marks and logos are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its
subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either
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©2011 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

Crestron C2N-TXM XM®Satellite Radio Tuner
Contents
XM®Satellite Radio Tuner: C2N-TXM 1
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1
Features and Functions................................................................................................1
How to Subscribe ........................................................................................................2
Applications.................................................................................................................2
Specifications ..............................................................................................................3
Physical Description....................................................................................................4
Setup..........................................................................................................................................8
Network Wiring...........................................................................................................8
CAT5 Wiring...............................................................................................................8
Identity Code...............................................................................................................8
Installation...................................................................................................................8
Hardware Hookup .......................................................................................................9
Programming Software............................................................................................................12
Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC .................................................12
Programming with SystemBuilder ............................................................................12
Programming with SIMPL Windows........................................................................12
Uploading and Upgrading........................................................................................................14
Establishing Communication.....................................................................................14
Programs and Firmware ............................................................................................14
Program Checks ........................................................................................................15
Operation.................................................................................................................................16
Activation..................................................................................................................16
Operating Modes.......................................................................................................16
Problem Solving ......................................................................................................................17
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................17
Check Network Wiring..............................................................................................17
Reference Documents................................................................................................18
Further Inquiries........................................................................................................18
Future Updates ..........................................................................................................19
Return and Warranty Policies..................................................................................................20
Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ......................................................................20
CRESTRON Limited Warranty.................................................................................20
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Crestron C2N-TXM XM®Satellite Radio Tuner
XM®Satellite Radio Tuner:
C2N-TXM
XM®Satellite Radio Tuner:
C2N-TXM
IntroductionIntroduction
The C2N-TXM is an XM Satellite Radio tuner designed by Crestron®to bring the
vast offerings of XM's pure, digital quality programming to the Crestron Home®.
Available throughout the continental US*, XM Satellite Radio offers over 150
channels of music, news, sports, talk, comedy, traffic, weather, and more.
Features and Functions
•XM Satellite Radio Tuner - 150+ channels of digital programming
•Controllable via touch scrren, keypad, handheld remote, PC, or PDA
•Real-time feedback and status display
•Fully navigable program guide - Displays channels, names, categories,
artists, and song titles
•Onboard memory for 20 “Favorite” presets
•Receives satellite and terrestrial repeater signals - antenna included
•Digital, analog, and CAT5 balanced outputs
•Cresnet®communications
•1/2-space rack-mountable
Touch Screen Control With True Feedback
The C2N-TXM's bidirectional Cresnet®interface affords flexibility for control of
XM's many features with real-time feedback and status display provided from any
two-way Crestron touch screen or Crestron e-Control®2 XPanel GUI. Listeners can
easily locate and select their favorite song or program using the fully customizable
touch screen program guide. Up-to-the-minute programming information can be
displayed for every XM radio channel, listing channel names, categories, artists, and
song titles. Up to 20 “favorite” presets can be stored in the C2N-TXM for fast recall
from any touch screen, keypad, or handheld remote.
*Hardware and required basic monthly subscription sold separately. Premium Channel available at
additional monthly cost. Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee
may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change.
Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. Only available in the 48
contiguous United States.
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XM®Satellite Radio Tuner Crestron C2N-TXM
Multi-Room Integration
Multiple C2N-TXM tuners can easily be installed together and in combination with
Crestron's FM, AM/Weather, and TV tuners to accommodate multi-room systems of
every size. All Crestron tuners are 1/2-space rack-mountable making it easy and
affordable to design a multi-channel, multi-format tuner system to accommodate any
number of listening zones. The C2N-TXM features digital, analog, and CAT5
balanced outputs to support seamless integration into any Crestron Home AV
distribution system or home theater.
Simple Installation and Setup
The C2N-TXM receives both satellite and terrestrial repeater signals using the
included compact high-gain antenna. A built-in headphone jack and remote
sensitivity indicator are included to simplify setup. Signal strength can also be
monitored in real-time from the unit’s front panel as well as through the control
system touch screen, PC, or PDA.
How to Subscribe
Listeners can subscribe by visiting XM on the Web at www.xmradio.com or by
calling XM’s Listener Care at [phone]. 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 can be viewed using Crestron Toolbox™.
Applications
The following diagram shows a C2N-TXM in a residential application.
C2N-TXM in a Residential Application
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Crestron C2N-TXM XM®Satellite Radio Tuner
Specifications
Specifications for the C2N-TXM are listed in the following table.
C2N-TXM Specifications
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Audio
THD+N
S/N Ratio
Crosstalk
<0.01% @1 kHz
>97 dB balanced, >95 dB unbalanced,
20 Hz-22 kHz A-weighted
> -90 dB 20 Hz-22 kHz
Power Requirements
Cresnet Power Usage 8 Watts (0.34 Amps @ 24 Volts DC)
Environmental
Temperature
Humidity
32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C)
10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Enclosure
Chassis
Faceplate
Mounting
Steel, black matte powder coat finish
Extruded aluminum, black matte powder
coat finish with polycarbonate label overlay
Freestanding or 0.5U 19-inch rack-
mountable (adhesive feet included,
ST-RMK rack kit sold separately)
Dimensions
Height
Width
Depth
1.80 in (46 mm)
7.07 in (180 mm)
6.95 in (177 mm)
Weight 1.9 lb (844 g)
Available Accessories
C2N-TXM-C50
SRD-ANT-1-PAK
SRD-ANT-1LD-PAK
SRD-ANT-4-PAK
SRD-ANT-8-PAK
ST-RMK
XM Antenna Extension Cable, 50 ft
Satellite Radio Antenna System
Satellite Radio Antenna System, Long-
Distance
Satellite Radio Antenna System, 4-Way
Satellite Radio Antenna System, 8-Way
Rack Mount Kit
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Physical Description
This section provides information on the connections, controls and indicators
available on your C2N-TXM.
C2N-TXM Physical View
C2N-TXM Overall Dimensions
6.95 in
(177 mm)
6.33 in
(161 mm)
7.07 in
(180 mm) 1.70 in
(44 mm)
1.80 in
(46 mm)
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Crestron C2N-TXM XM®Satellite Radio Tuner
C2N-TXM Connectors, Controls & Indicators
1 2 3 4 5 6
910 11 12 13 14 15 16 178
7
Connectors, Controls & Indicators
# CONNECTORS1,
CONTROLS &
INDICATORS
DESCRIPTION
1 PWR LED
(Green) Indicates DC power supplied from
Cresnet network
2 Headphone (1) 3.5mm mini TRS phone jack
3 SIG LED (Red) Indicates Signal mode is selected
4 VOL LED (Red) Indicates Volume mode is selected
5 CH LED (Red) Indicates Channel mode is selected
6 Up/Down
(2) push buttons, adjust headphone volume,
select channel, and select signal strength
source (satellite or terrestrial repeater)
7 MODE (1) pushbutton, cycles through modes
8 NET LED Indicates communication with Cresnet system
(Continued on following page)
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Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Continued)
# CONNECTORS1,
CONTROLS &
INDICATORS
DESCRIPTION
9 NET
24 Y Z G
(1) 4-pin 3.5mm detachable terminal block;
Cresnet slave port, connects to Cresnet
control network;
24: Power (24 Volts DC)
Y: Data
Z: Data
G: Ground
10 SETUP
(LED and button) (1) recessed miniature push button and (1) Red LED, used for touch-settable ID
(TSID) in conjunction with Crestron Toolbox
software
11 AUDIO OUT (CAT5)
18
(1) 8-pin RJ-45 female, shielded, CAT5
balanced audio output port;
Maximum Output Level: 4 Vrms;
Connects to CNX-BIPAD8 or any "CH" CAT5
audio port2
12 Display (3) Green LED 7-segment digits;
Displays signal source, signal strength,
headphone volume level, and channel
13 SIG
A B
(1) 2-pin 3.5mm detachable terminal block;
Connects to remote sensitivity indicator
(included);
Used during setup to optimize antenna
position;
Refer to “Sensitivity Indicator” on page 11 for
details
14 SPDIF
(Audio Out Digital)
(1) RCA female, S/PDIF coaxial digital audio
output
15 AUDIO OUT (Analog)
(2) RCA female, unbalanced stereo line-level
audio output;
Maximum Output Level: 2 Vrms;
Output Impedance: 100 ohms;
Minimum Load: 1k ohms
16 XM ANT
(1) SMB antenna connector
(F to SMB adapter included);
Impedance: 50 ohms;
Connects to indoor/outdoor high-gain antenna
(included);
Includes 20-foot cable; extendable up to 120
feet (36 meters) using C2N-TXM-C50 (sold
separately)
17 Ground
(1) 6-32 screw, chassis ground lug
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Crestron C2N-TXM XM®Satellite Radio Tuner
1. Interface connectors for NET and SIG ports are provided with the unit.
2. This eight-pin RJ-45 port provides connectivity to the CNX-BIPAD8 or any “CH” CAT5 audio port.
This port uses CAT5 wiring and provides audio output from the C2N-TXM. Refer to the following
table for connector pinouts.
PIN WIRE COLORS (568B) AUDIO I/O
1 WHITE/ORANGE + Audio Left Out
2 ORANGE - Audio Left Out
3 WHITE/GREEN + Audio Right Out
4 BLUE N/A
5 WHITE/BLUE N/A
6 GREEN - Audio Right Out
7 WHITE/BROWN N/A
8 BROWN N/A
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Setup
Network Wiring
When wiring the Cresnet network, consider the following:
•Use Crestron Certified Wire.
•Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment.
•Provide sufficient power to the system.
For networks with 20 or more devices, use a Cresnet Hub/Repeater (CNXHUB) to
maintain signal quality.
For more details, refer to “Check Network Wiring” which starts on page 17.
CAT5 Wiring
Category 5 (CAT5) wiring is a twisted pair cable designed for Ethernet networks.
These networks operate at speeds of up to 100 Megabits per second (Mbps) using the
100BASE-T standard. Crestron takes advantage of this specification for a variety of
audio applications.
Crestron recommends using CresCAT-IM (or D) wire for transmitting audio signals
from the AUDIO OUT port.
When using a Crestron wiring solution, the CresCAT-IM (or D) wire can carry audio
signals up to 500 feet (152 meters) (observe distance limitations based upon power
consumption for the device in use).
For more information, refer to the latest version of the Crestron CAT5 Wiring
Reference Guide (Doc. 6137), which is available from the Crestron Web site
(www.crestron.com/manuals).
Identity Code
The Net ID of the C2N-TXM has been factory set to 55. The Net IDs of multiple
C2N-TXM devices in the same system must be unique Net IDs are changed from a
personal computer (PC) via Crestron Toolbox (refer to “Establishing
Communication” on page 14).
When setting the Net ID, consider the following:
•The Net ID of each unit must match an ID code specified in the SIMPL
Windows program.
•Each network device must have a unique Net ID.
For more details, refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file.
Installation
Four “feet” are preinstalled with the C2N-TXM so that if the unit is not rack
mounted, the feet can provide stability when the unit is placed on a flat surface or
stacked.
NOTE: No more than two C2N-TXM units should be stacked.
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Hardware Hookup
Connect the Device Make the necessary connections as called out in the illustration that follows this
paragraph. Refer to “Network Wiring” on page 8 before attaching the 4-position
terminal block connector. Apply power after all connections have been made.
When making connections to the C2N-TXM, use Crestron power supplies for
Crestron equipment.
Hardware Connections for the C2N-TXM
NET:
To Cresnet
Devices
AUDIO OUT:
To “CH” Devices
SIG:
To Remote
Sensitivity Indicator
SPDIF:
To Digital Audio
Receiver
AUDIO OUT:
To Analog Audio
Receiver
XM ANT:
From Supplied
Antenna
Ground
Antenna Placement It is important to position the supplied high-gain antenna to receive the strongest
possible signal either from the satellite (preferred) or from a terrestrial repeater
station. This can be done before installing the XM Tuner in your Cresnet system.
Crestron recommends placing the antenna either outside or near a window with a
southern exposure. The antenna should face south if you are in the eastern half of the
continental US, or south/southeast if you are in the western half of the country.
If the antenna is placed outdoors, it should be in an area where there are no obstacles
within 20 to 60 degrees of elevation facing the southern sky. If the antenna is placed
where obstacles such as buildings or trees are in the path to the satellite, the antenna
may not receive a radio signal from the satellite. Certain areas provide satellite radio
ground repeaters that retransmit satellite radio signals. Extension cables are available
from Crestron.
The antenna shownbelow is included with the C2N-TXM.
Included XM Antenna
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XM®Satellite Radio Tuner Crestron C2N-TXM
The antenna can be mounted on a horizontal or vertical surface, using screws or
double-faced tape. The following figure shows the antenna mounting plate with
dimensions for mounting screw locations.
XM Antenna Mounting Plate
The supplied antenna has a 20-foot cable. If needed, a 50-foot extension cable
(C2N-TXM-C50) is available. Crestron recommends a maximum total length of 120
feet (36 meters). For more information, contact a Crestron customer service
representative. Alternate antenna solutions are also available from third-party
suppliers. One such source, Antenna Specialists, can be contacted via their Web site
(www.sdarsantennas.com).
When attaching the extension cable, insert the connector from the antenna into the
rubber boot supplied with the extension cable, plug it into the extension cable as
shown, and cover the connection with the rubber boot. Plug the other end of the
extension cable into the C2N-XM’s XM ANT connector as shown in the following
illustration.
To XM ANT connector
on C2N-TXM
To XM Antenna
From XM Antenna
BootPlug
Extension Cable
(Not Supplied)
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Sensitivity Indicator Use the included Remote Sensitivity Indicator to optimize signal reception.
NOTE: The Remote Sensitivity Indicator is supplied with six-inch leads, labeled A
and B. Connect the leads to the included two-pin terminal block connector It may be
necessary to extend the wires if the antenna position is not within sight of the
C2N-TXM during adjustment.
1. Connect the Remote Sensitivity Indicator to the SIG port on the back of the
C2N-TXM.
2. Place the indicator near the antenna.
3. Using the following table, rotate and/or tilt the antenna to obtain the
strongest possible signal.
Remote Sensitivity Indicator Operation
LEDSIGNAL
STRENGTH COLOR STATE
OPERATION
Red OnNo Signal Green Off
Red FlashingWeak Green Off Flashing rate is 250 msec
(1/4th sec)
(Slow blink)
Red OffMarginal Green Flashing Flashing rate is 50 msec
(1/20th sec)
(Fast blink)
Red OffStrong Green On
4. When a strong signal is found, secure the antenna in position.
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Programming Software
Have a question or comment about Crestron software?
Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) can be viewed in the Online Help
section of the Crestron Web site. To post a question or view questions you have
submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at www.crestron.com/support.
First-time users will need to establish a user account.
Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC
NOTE: Crestron recommends that you use the latest software to take advantage of
the most recently released features. The latest software is available from the Crestron
Web site (www.crestron.com/software).
Crestron provides an assortment of Windows®-based software tools to develop a
customized system. Use SystemBuilder™ or SIMPL Windows to create a program to
control the C2N-TXM.
Programming with SystemBuilder
SystemBuilder is a comprehensive programming environment. Appropriate for most
systems, it can quickly and easily generate a complete working program including
both control processor logic and touch screen graphics.
Programming with SIMPL Windows
NOTE: While SIMPL Windows can be used to program the C2N-TXM, it is
recommended to use SystemBuilder for configuring a system.
SIMPL Windows is Crestron’s premier software for programming Crestron control
systems. It is organized into two separate but equally important “Managers”:
Configuration and Program.
Configuration Manager Configuration Manager is the view where programmers “build” a Crestron control
system by selecting hardware from the Device Library.
1. To incorporate the C2N-TXM into the system, drag the C2N-TXM from the
Cresnet Control Modules | Cresnet Audio Modules folder of the Device
Library and drop it in the System Views.
Locating the C2N-TXM in the Device Library
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Crestron C2N-TXM XM®Satellite Radio Tuner
The system tree of the control system displays the device in the appropriate
slot with a default Net ID as shown in the following illustration.
C2Net Device, Slot 9
2. If additional C2N-TXM devices are to be added, repeat step 1 for each
device. Each C2N-TXM is assigned a different Net ID number as it is
added.
3. If necessary, double click a device to open the “Device Settings” window
and change the Net ID, as shown in the following illustration.
“Device Settings: Crestron C2N-TXM” Window
NOTE: The ID code specified in the SIMPL Windows program must
match the Net ID of each unit. Refer to “Identity Code” on page 8.
Program Manager Program Manager is the view where programmers “program” a Crestron control
system by assigning signals to symbols.
The symbol can be viewed by double clicking on the icon or dragging it into Detail
View. Each signal in the symbol is described in the SIMPL Windows help file (F1).
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Uploading and Upgrading
Crestron recommends using the latest programming software and that each device
contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released features.
However, before attempting to upload or upgrade it is necessary to establish
communication. Once communication has been established, files (for example,
programs or firmware) can be transferred to the control system (and/or device).
Finally, program checks can be performed (such as changing the device ID or
creating an IP table) to ensure proper functioning.
Establishing Communication
Use Crestron Toolbox for communicating with the C2N-TXM; refer to the Crestron
Toolbox help file for details. There is a single method of communication: indirect
communication.
Indirect Communication
Cresnet
Control System
PC Running
Crestron Toolbox or USB
Serial,
LAN C2N-TXM
C2N-TXM connects to the rol system via Cresnet:
1. Establish communication between the PC and the control system as
described in the latest version of the 2-Series Control Systems Reference
Guide (Doc. 6256).
2. Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry for the
C2N-TXM using the expected communication protocol (indirect). Select the
Cresnet ID of the C2N-TXM and the address book entry of the control
system that is connected to the C2N-TXM.
3. Display the C2N-TXM’s “System Info” window (click the icon);
communications are confirmed when the device information is displayed.
Programs and Firmware
Program or firmware files may be distributed from programmers to installers or from
Crestron to dealers. Firmware upgrades are available from the Crestron Web site as
new features are developed after product releases. One has the option to upload
programs via the programming software or to upload and upgrade via the Crestron
Toolbox. For details on uploading and upgrading, refer to the SIMPL Windows help
file or the Crestron Toolbox help file.
SIMPL Windows If a SIMPL Windows program is provided, it can be uploaded to the control system
using SIMPL Windows or Crestron Toolbox.
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