REI ST-3000 User manual

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Radio Engineering Industries, Inc.
www.radioeng.com
Rev B.1 Date: 12-22-14
Heavy Duty AM/FM Stereo Weather Band Radio, w/Front-Panel
Auxiliary Input and built in PA
Installation/ Operation Manual
50W x 4 ST-3000

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Thank you for purchasing the ST-3000 AM/FM Weather Band Receiver from REI.
This product is designed and tested to withstand temperature and vibration extremes.
Please read the owner’s manual carefully before attempting to install this unit.
If you have an installation question or need installation assistance, please call the:
SERVICE HOT LINE
1-877-726-4617 Toll Free USA & CANADA
1-402-339-2200
FEATURES:
Heavy Duty construction for tough environments
Non-volatile memory back-up stores user settings when battery is disconnected
30 Day Clock back-up
7 channel NOAA® Weather Band Tuner
Electronic AM/FM Stereo Tuner
EURO and USA frequency bands
12/24 hr Clock modes
Preset Up to 30 Radio Stations (18 FM, 12 AM)
2 Aux Inputs (Front 3.5mm Stereo Jack/Rear RCA)
Electronic Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader Controls
LED Backlighting
Output Power 50W x 4
Integrated Microphone input (Microphones & Adapter Sold Separately)
Rear Channel Pre-amp outputs
ISO Connector for vehicles manufactured with the ISO connect harness
IFADDITIONALINSTALLATION COMPONENTSARE NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR REI
SALES REP FOR:
** OEM /FACTORYWIRING HARNESSADAPTERS
** ANTENNAS & ANTENNAADAPTERS
** SPEAKERS & GRILLS
RadioEngineeringIndustries,Inc.
6534 “L” Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68117
www.radioeng.com
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SPECIFICATIONS
AUDIO SECTION
Power supply voltage (negative ground) ……………….……….12V DC (10V-18V)
Standby Current…...……………………..…………..…………………………25mA
Max Current Consumption……….……………………….……….….……….....10A
Speaker impedance …………………….……………….……4-8 Ohms per channel
Maximum Pre-output Voltage……….…........................................2.0Vrms/10k ohms
POWER OUTPUT
Continuous Output into 4, 20 to 20,000 Hz at 10 % THD …..…...……4 x 25Watts
Maximum Power Output (Volume control Maximum)……….…...50W×4 (at 1kHz)
FM TUNER
Range …………………………………………………..….(USA) 87.5 – 107.9 MHz
(EUR) 87.50 – 108.00 MHz
Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 30dB)…………………………...7.34dBf.(0.6uV/75ohms)
Signal to noise ratio ………………………………….………………...58dB (Mono)
Stereo separation (@ 1K Hz) ………………………….……..……………..…42 dB
AM TUNER
Range …………………………………………………..….…(USA)530 – 1,710 kHz
(EUR) 522 – 1,620 kHz
Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 20dB)………………………..………....23dBuV (14.4uV)
Signal to noise ratio (LEVEL60dbuV)…….………………...………………... 60 dB
WEATHER BAND TUNER
Range …………………………………………………..…….162.400 –162.550MHz
Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 20dB)……………………..………………0.7uV(-9dBuV)
Signal to noise ratio (LEVEL40dbuV)…….…………………...……………….42dB
AUXILIARY INPUT SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage Maximum Voltage………………………………………………...2.0V
Input impedance………………………………………………………………..10K
DIMENSIONS
Chassis (W x H x D) ………...…………….178mm (7”) x 50mm (2”) x 154mm (6”)
Nosepiece (W x H x D) ……….….188mm (7-3/8”) x 58mm (2-1/4”) x 17mm (5/8”)
Weight ……………………………………………….………………..1.9Ibs(0.86kg)
*Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.

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4. To remove the radio, insert the two release keys into the holes on the front face of
the radio. The tools must be inserted with the notched side facing the radio. Slide the
keys foreword until you hear a click. Then pull the radio out, releasing it from the
DIN collar.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem Cause Solution
Backlighting is on, but no LCD
display
No power to BATTERY wire or
blown 10A main fuse.
Check for both ACC &
BATTERY voltage with
Multi-meter, check all fuses.
No sound Speakers not connected; speakers
connected with bad splices;
Speakers shorted to ground;
speaker load is not within 4-8 .
Connect speakers to harness;
check all spliced wires; verify
speakers not shorted to chassis;
verify total speaker impedance.
Check volume level.
Public Address can NOT be
heard over speakers
PA setting in MENU is wrong;
microphone is pinned wrong;
wrong microphone type is used.
Microphone is defective.
Turn the volume up on the
microphone or radio when the
LCD display’s MIC; Check that
the correct microphone type is
connected. Check the PA
setting’s in the radio’s menu.
LCD Display says MIC and
front controls are locked
PA system is triggered Remove microphone connection
and verify correct pinning and or
type, replace microphone.
Cannot tune radio stations The antenna cable is not connected.
The signal is too weak. The radio
is in the wrong frequency steps.
Connect the antenna cable.
Check the frequency spacing in
the radio’s SERVICE menu.
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
1. Power On/Off Button
2. Volume / Select Knob
3. Auto Store / Preset Scan Button
4. Preset Memory / Recall Buttons
5. Band Button
6. Tune / Seek Buttons
7. Display Button
8. Mode Button
9. Station Scan Button
10. Front AUX1 Input Jack

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OPERATION
1)Power On/Off Button
Press the Power Button to turn the unit ON or OFF. The button will illuminate RED
when OFF and BLUE when ON.
Note: Radio can also be powered on by pressing any front button.
2)Volume/Select Knob
Rotate the knob left or right to change the volume level.
Press the knob to select one of the following functions:
VOL---BASS---TREB---BAL--FAD
Upon choosing the function, rotate the knob to adjust the desired setting.
PLEASE NOTE: If the Volume/Select Knob has not been adjusted for 5 seconds it will
automatically revert back to volume function.
3)Auto Store / Preset Scan Button
Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to auto program available stations into the
preset memory buttons. This function will erase previous memorized stations and store
the newly searched stations. Once completed, the radio will scan for 5 seconds through
each of the preset stations of either the AM or FM band and stop.
Press this button momentarily to scan preset stations.
4)Preset Memory/Recall Buttons
Press one of these buttons momentarily to select preset station.
Press and holding a button will preset the current station to the button being pressed.
**Preset buttons are pre-assigned frequencies in Weather Band Mode.
5)BAND Select Button
Press this button to change radio bands as follows:
FM1—FM2—FM3—AM1—AM2 —WB1
6)TUNE / SEEK Buttons
Under Radio mode, press the desired button momentarily to manually tune a station
moving upward or downward. Press and hold a button and the radio will automatically
seek the next available radio station. These buttons also function as Weather Band
Channel 7 (162.550 MHz) access. Under weather band mode, pressing these buttons
will select weather band channels 1-7.
7)DISP Button
Press this button to change between Clock and Mode Information display.
Setting the Time:
With the radio’s power ON, press this button momentarily to display the time. Next,
press and hold this button until the hour display begins to flash. Rotate Volume/Select
Knob to adjust the hour. Press the DISP button again, and the minute display will flash.
Rotate VOL/SEL Knob to adjust the minute. Press the VOL/SEL button to save the
time on the LCD.
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2. Pass the harness and antenna cable through the DIN collar, and connect to the
back of the radio. Verify clearance; then gently insert the radio into the DIN Collar
until both spring clips are locked into place.
3. If additional support is needed, bend the included support bracket, and secure it
to the vehicle using a screw. Secure the opposite end to the radio’s rear stud using the
nut provided.
REAR
STUD
BRACKET
SUPPORT
SCREW
HEX
SPLIT
WASHER
NUT (M5)

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Din Collar
Bend tabs both top
and bottom of Din Collar
to secure
Dash
ISO INSTALLATION
For installations that do NOT require the use of the DIN collar. The radio has
threaded holes in the chassis side panels for ISO mount applications. If necessary, four
M5x10mm screws are included with the hardware pack to assist you.
INSTALLING THE RADIO
1. Place the DIN collar into the dash opening. Bend the tabs outward as shown on
the drawing below to lock into place.
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8) Mode Button
Press this button to navigate between modes AUX1—AUX2 —TUNER.
9) Scan Button
Press this button to automatically preview all radio stations for 5 seconds.
10) Auxiliary Input Jacks
The unit is equipped with a front panel 3.5mm auxiliary input (AUX 1) so you can
connect your external portable audio player or portable satellite radio receiver. A
second REAR (AUX 2) RCA jack is also included on the rear of the radio.
*It may be necessary to adjust the volume level of your portable devise to achieve an
optimal volume level.
WEATHER BAND MODE
NOAA National Weather Radio Broadcasts from over 380 Locations throughout
the U.S. on seven VHF/FM frequencies. Tune to receive continuous weather
information 24 hours a day on one of the following frequencies.
Press preset 1 to select weather band channel 1 - 162.400MHZ
Press preset 2 to select weather band channel 2 - 162.425MHZ
Press preset 3 to select weather band channel 3 - 162.450MHZ
Press preset 4 to select weather band channel 4 - 162.475MHZ
Press preset 5 to select weather band channel 5 - 162.500MHZ
Press preset 6 to select weather band channel 6 - 162.525MHZ
**Press SEEK UP/DOWN to select weather band channel 7 - 162.550 MHz
RADIO SYSTEM MENU
While in either FM or AM tuner mode, press and hold the VOL/SEL button for 2
seconds. LCD will display MENU, press again to make a selection:
The first option is to select a correct REI PA input based on the microphone type you
are using. Rotate VOL/SEL button to choose type:
DYNAMIC
Microphone does NOT have on on-board volume control. PA volume
control is built into the radio. Key the microphone to make adjustments.
CARBON
Microphone does have on on-board volume control. Radio does NOT have
built in volume controls.
Press VOL/SEL to the desired selection.
VER 1.00
This is the firmware version present on the radio,
To save and exit MENU mode, press and hold the VOL/SEL button.
Note: Menu will exit automatically after 5 continuous seconds without saving any
selections.

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PA OPERATION (microphone sold separately)
Connect a PA microphone into the 4-pin connector. Microphone has priority over all
other audio modes and mute’s the source audio being played when keyed. When the
PA is triggered, the front display will show MIC, until the trigger is un-keyed. Once
released, it will return to the previous source mode at the previous volume level
The PA operates regardless of radio status, as long as both ACC and Battery power is
applied to the radio.
When set to CARBON mode, the volume of the PA is only adjustable on the
microphone itself. When set to DYNAMIC mode, the volume level is adjustable
only when keyed from the front using the VOL/SEL button. A rear view of the
radio’s PA pin connection option is shown below:
CarbonPA DynamicPA
NOTE:
For easy viewing at night, the backlighting will always be on when ACC +12V
DC switched power is applied. Backlighting will only shut off when the
switched ACC +12V DC power is removed. If the radio’s LCD does NOT
come on and display the clock, verify that the BATTERY +12V DC power wire
is installed correctly.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Follow this easy wiring diagram when installing Radio and Speakers.
Warning:
*This radio is designed for 12V DC Negative Ground Systems Only.
**Shorting or grounding any of the speaker wires can damage the radio and is not
covered by warranty.
**NOTE: THE RADIO’S BATTERY +12V WIRE MUST BE CONNECTED
FOR OPERATION.
REQUIRED RADIO DIMENSIONS
Verify the radio will fit by following the suggested dimensions below. Carefully cut or
file as necessary until the sleeve easily slides into the opening.