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Crestron C2N-TFM
FM Radio Tuner
Operations Guide
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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 All brand names, product names, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2004 Crestron Electronics, Inc.
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Crestron C2N-TFM FM Radio Tuner Contents FM Radio Tuner: C2N-TFM 1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1 Features and Functions................................................................................................1 Specifications ..............................................................................................................2 Physical Description.................
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Crestron C2N-TFM FM Radio Tuner FM Radio Tuner: C2N-TFM Introduction Features and Functions ® The Crestron C2N-TFM is a Crestron-controlled FM Radio tuner (FM Tuner) designed to work stand-alone or with the companion AM/Weather band tuner, the C2N-TAMWX (AM/WX Tuner). The FM Tuner adds high-quality FM radio programming to your whole-house audio distribution system. ® The FM Tuner is designed to work in a Crestron control system (Cresnet system). You can use any Crestron multi-mode tou
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FM Radio Tuner Crestron C2N-TFM RDS/RBDS Feature The Radio Data System (RDS), a European standard, and Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS), a North American standard, permit broadcasters to use a sub-carrier frequency to transmit inaudible digital data along with their regular FM programming to receivers equipped to process the data. The FM Tuner circuitry is compatible with the RDS/RBDS standards; the example program discussed later in this guide provides some typical applications of thi
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Crestron C2N-TFM FM Radio Tuner Specifications of the C2N-TFM (continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS S/N Ratio @ 65 dBf, mono/stereo 72 dB / 67 dB IF Rejection 100 dB AM Rejection 55 dB Stereo Separation 40 dB Audio output level @ 1 kHz 1V RMS RMS Output impedance <100 ohms single-ended Recommended load impedance >1K Ohm Ports/Connectors AM RADIO RJ-45 for link (up to 500 feet) to AM/Weather band tuner FM ANT F-Type coaxial connector for FM antenna input ® NET One 4-pin mini-termina
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FM Radio Tuner Crestron C2N-TFM C2N-TFM Overall Dimensions 6.32 in (16.05 cm) 6.88 in (17.48 cm) 7.07 in (17.96 cm) AM FM WX SIG VOL FM TUNER BAND 1.70 in SCAN PWR (4.32 cm) TUNE MODE NET 1.80 in PRE SAVE CRESTRON (4.57 cm) C2N-TFM NET AM RADIO AUDIO OUT FM G SETUP 24YZ G R L ANT CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC., ROCKLEIGH, NJ 07647 USA 6.94 in (17.63 cm) 4 • FM Radio Tuner: C2N-TFM Operations Guide - DOC. 6233A
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Crestron C2N-TFM FM Radio Tuner C2N-TFM Ports All connections to the C2N-TFM, except headphones, are made through the ports on the rear panel. Refer to the illustrations and descriptions, which follow. C2N-TFM Ports NET AM RADIO AUDIO OUT FM G SETUP YZ 24 G R L ANT CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC., ROCKLEIGH, NJ 07647 USA NET This 4-pin mini-terminal block connector is used to connect the C2N-TFM module to the Cresnet system. Data and power for the C2N-TFM are provided via the connection. Re
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FM Radio Tuner Crestron C2N-TFM (Headphone) The only connection on the front panel of the FM Tuner is the mini-phone jack, which permits the use of headphones to monitor the audio signal (mono only). The volume mode, selected by the MODE switch, allows adjustment of the volume to the headphones only. Note that plugging in headphones does not interrupt the unit’s other audio output. Front Panel Controls and Indicators Ten LED indicators, a five-digit display, and three pushbutton switc
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Crestron C2N-TFM FM Radio Tuner In the preset mode, the up/down buttons let you sequence through the preset numbers (1-20) to select a station or to save a new station in a preset location. In the tune mode, the up/down buttons let you sequence through the band frequencies in 100 kHz increments (50 kHz increments when Europe mode is enabled). In the scan mode, the up/down buttons initiate the scan and direction of the search for the next station with a signal strong enough for good rece
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FM Radio Tuner Crestron C2N-TFM Setup Network Wiring CAUTION: Use only Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. Failure to do so could cause equipment damage or void the Crestron warranty. CAUTION: Provide sufficient power to the system. Insufficient power can lead to unpredictable results or damage to the equipment. Please use the Crestron Power Calculator to help calculate how much power is needed for the system. http://www.crestron.com/dealer-tech_resources/power_calculator.
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Crestron C2N-TFM FM Radio Tuner Identity Code Every equipment and user interface within the network requires a unique identity code (Net ID). These codes are two-digit hexadecimal numbers from 03 to FE. The Net ID of each unit must match an ID code specified in the SIMPL Windows program. Refer to “Setting the Net ID in Device Settings” on page 18 for details of the SIMPL Windows procedure. Refer to the note on page 33 for The Net ID of the C2N-TFM has been factory set to 56. The Net
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FM Radio Tuner Crestron C2N-TFM 9. In the "Set Network ID" window, click Close. NOTE: The new Net ID code may also be verified by selecting Diagnostic | Report Network Devices in the Viewport (alternately, select F4). 10. Repeat this procedure for each C2N-TFM to be added to the system. Method B (Touch Settable IDs) Before using this method, you should have a list of all current network devices and their Net IDs, to avoid assigning duplicate IDs. Set Net ID by TSID These procedures
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Crestron C2N-TFM FM Radio Tuner 5. As you enter either the serial number or TSID number of the device that requires a change, the corresponding TSID or serial number automatically appears in its appropriate field, and the list scrolls to and highlights the device listing. The listing should show the device’s current Cresnet ID. 6. Enter the Cresnet ID that the device should be set to and click OK. The number you enter should appear on the list. CAUTION: This function does not prevent yo
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FM Radio Tuner Crestron C2N-TFM Hardware Hookup Refer to the hookup diagram below. Complete the connections in any order. The subsequent graphic is a typical configuration diagram for the FM Tuner plus the AM/WX Tuner. (The TV audio and video portion of this configuration applys only to the Crestron television and FM radio tuner, C2N-TTVFM.) Cresnet System Hookup Connections for C2N-TFM Typical Configuration Diagram for C2N-TFM FM Tuner Example Program The example program for the F
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Crestron C2N-TFM FM Radio Tuner Cresnet system uses a different model touchpanel, you may wish to recompile the project for that touchpanel. Preparation In preparation for running the FM Tuner example program, do the following: 1. Complete the procedures detailed in “Setup,” which begins on page 8. 2. Verify that communication setup procedures described in “Communication Settings” on page 34 have been completed. 3. After downloading the Example Program from the Crestron website, www.cr
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FM Radio Tuner Crestron C2N-TFM button changes the frequency scan and step rate from 100 kHz to 50 kHz (the 50 kHz rate is needed in European radios); the Mute button which mutes/unmutes the audio output to the speakers and the headphones; and the Program button which enables/disables programming of station presets on the touchpanel. The middle section of the screen includes twenty preset buttons that can be programmed to permit easy selection of favorite stations. It also includes the A
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Crestron C2N-TFM FM Radio Tuner • Search for stations that broadcast particular program types using the Search by Program Type buttons. • Search for stations that broadcast traffic information using the Search For Traffic Report buttons. The TA button searches for stations that broadcast special traffic announcements, the TP button searches for stations that regularly broadcast traffic information during the day, and the TA/TP button searches for stations currently broadcasting traffic r
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FM Radio Tuner Crestron C2N-TFM 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 Downloads | Software Updates section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). The following are recommended software version requirements for the PC: • (Optional) Crestron SystemBuilder version 1.02 or later. Requires SIMPL Windows. SIMPL Window
