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Antex Electronics XM-100 User Manual

XM-100 Commercial
XM Satellite Radio
Owner’s Manual
XM-100 Commercial Satellite Audio Receiver 2
Welcome! ........................................................................... 5
Installing XM-100 ................................................................ 5
Optimizing Signal Strength ................................................... 9
Activating the XM-100 ........................................................ 10
Operating the XM-100 ........................................................ 10
Setting Options Via Menus .................................................. 14
Using the Remote Control ................................................... 25
Integration with Distributed Audio Control Systems ............... 26
Technical Assistance .......................................................... 26
12 Month Limited Warranty ................................................. 26
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Antex Electronics Corporation
19160 Van Ness Avenue
Torrance, California 90501
www.antex.com
Copyright © 2005 Antex Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved. No portion
of this manual may be reproduced without prior written consent from Antex
Electronics. Part number 9000-2480-7006 Rev A.
FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. In order to maintain compliance
with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment.
Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in
interference to radio and TV reception. Changes or modifications made to this
equipment not expressly approved by Antex Electronics could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read Instructions – Read all Safety Instructions before operating equipment. Retain Instructions – Save these instructions for future reference. Heed Warnings – All warnings and these instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed. Cleaning –Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water – for example near
a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or a room where moisture is likely to occur.
Accessories – Do not place on an unstable surface (cart table or tripod) where
tipping is a possibility.
Ventilation – Install unit in well ventilated area where self generated heat
may escape. Bookcases or cabinets should have proper venting to allow heat to escape.
Power outlet – A properly grounded wall outlet must be used. Do not use a
plug adapter that bypasses the three-terminal ground plug.
Power Cord Protection – Route your power cords out of traffics way so as not
to be walked on or traveled over by carts wheels. Do not place items on top of or against the cord so as to pinch the cord.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding – The antenna and coaxial cable connecting to
the unit must be properly grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
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Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity
of overhead power lines or electric light or power circuits, or where they can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.
Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may short-out parts that could cause a fire. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself; there are no
customer serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to a qualified service person under the following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c) If product has been exposed to rain or water. d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this
indicates a need for service.
Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, shock, or other hazards.
Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask
the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
Heat – The product shall be situated away sources such as radiators, heat
resistors, heat registers, stoves, or amplifier that produce heat.
Technology - 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 (R) 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.
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Welcome!
Thank you for choosing the world’s finest high-fidelity, commercial XM satellite radio receiver.
There’s a world beyond AM and FM. XM Satellite Radio. Over 150 channels of music, news, sports, comedy, talk, and entertainment. Coast-to-coast coverage. Digital quality sound. 100% commercial-free music channels and the deepest playlist in the industry with over 2 million titles. For an up-to-date channel lineup, please visit www.xmradio.com.
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 commercial only. All fees and programming subject to change. Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. Only available in the 48 contiguous United States. XM® is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. ©2005 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. This unit requires a monthly subscription from XM Satellite Radio. To subscribe, contact XM on the Web at
www.xmradio.com or by phone at 1-800-XM-RADIO (or
1-800-967-2346).
Installing XM-100
Antex Electronics recommends that the XM-100 unit and its antenna be installed by a professional installer. Brief instructions are presented here for reference purposes.
The installation process consists of three steps:
1. connecting the radio to audio equipment
2. positioning the satellite antenna
3. activating the radio
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XM-100 unit Antenna (Not Included) Remote control
Power Adapter RCA audio cable
RF IN is now a female F­Connector
RCA line level audio out
3.5 mm line level audio out
RS232 control port
DC power in
Parts List
Before installing your XM-100, make sure you have all the parts listed below:
Connections
House the XM-100 unit in a component rack or other suitable location that provides adequate ventilation. The maximum
ambient temperature should never exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The unit’s front user interface and various
connectors on the back of the unit are shown here:
Connect the XM-100 as follows:
1. Audio output – audio connection may be made to either
the RCA outputs or the 3.5mm output jack. These two output connectors are internally wired in parallel, and it is generally not recommended that both outputs be used simultaneously unless it is known that both outputs drive a high impedance load. The maximum level is 2VRMS.
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2. Power in – connect only the included AC adapter to a
suitable 120VAC power source.
3. Antenna – As of February 2012, all XM-100 radios now
have a female F-connector (not pictured) for the antenna input. Connect the XM antenna to the female F-Connector on the XM-100 and position antenna as described in the next section. Custom lengths of 50 ohm RG58U or existing RG-6 cable may be used with extension kits available from third party sources (see enclosed flier).
4. RS232 – an RS232 control port is provided for optional
control of the XM-100 unit from 3rd party control systems. Antex recommends that this connection be used only by experienced professional installers. Do not connect this RS232 port to a computer – this connection is NOT compatible with personal computers. See www.antex.com for more information about using the RS232 control port.
Positioning the Antenna
The provided XM antenna requires exposure to the south/southeastern sky for proper signal reception. To position your antenna, first connect the XM-100 to your audio system as described above, then follow these instructions.
1. Power on the receiver, verify the power indicator is
illuminated and the display backlight is on. If the message
―CHECK ANTENNA‖ appears, check that the antenna
connector is fully engaged, an open circuit does not exist between the receiver and antenna, and that no short circuit exists in the antenna cable. If the antenna does not have a clear path to the satellites, the front panel display will read ―NO SIGNAL‖.
2. Align the Antenna as follows:
For Indoor installation on a flat surface:
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a) Set antenna on its base on a flat horizontal surface. b) Turn the base of the antenna so that the XM logo is
facing to the south if you are in the eastern half of the U.S. and to the south/southeast if you are in the western half of the U.S.
c) Bring up the signal strength menu by holding down the
power button for 4 seconds and optimize signal strength using the instructions in the next section. Exit signal strength Mode by pressing the power button.
d) If necessary, experiment with different antenna
locations near a south-facing window or outside.
For Outdoor installation or indoor wall mounting:
The antenna can also be attached vertically to an external or internal wall if that is more convenient than placing it on a horizontal surface.
a) Holding your antenna up, find a wall location that
ensures a strong signal.
b) Attach antenna to the wall using four screws. c) Tilt the antenna fully back on the base, place the
antenna base on the four screw heads with the antenna pivot at the top, and pull down approximately 1/4 inch until the base is firmly secured. Note that the XM logo will be upside down when the antenna is properly installed.
d) Bring up the signal strength menu by holding down the
power button for 4 seconds and optimize signal strength using the instructions in the next section. Tilt the antenna away from the wall/base until the signal strength is optimized. Exit signal strength Mode by pressing the power button.
3. Power on your sound system and turn the amplifier to a
low volume.
4. If the system is working, you will hear XM programming on
channel 1 and can proceed to activating the XM-100.
If there is a problem with the antenna connection, the XM-
100’s front panel display will read ―Check Antenna.‖ If the
antenna does not have a clear path to the satellites, the front panel display will read ―NO SIGNAL‖. Reposition the
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CN1 CN2 TBER
9.0 8.5 12%
antenna until signal strength is optimized and you hear audio.
5. Activate the unit following the ―Activating XM-100‖
instructions.
Optimizing Signal Strength
For robust operation, signal strength received from the antenna must be optimized. Optimum alignment of the antenna may be achieved using the signal strength menu. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds, a display similar to below will appear.
CN1 and CN2 indicate the carrier to noise ratio of the satellite signal received from the two XM satellites positioned in the southern sky over the equator. The higher the number the better, and both numbers should be 10 or greater for good margin, but not less than 7.0.
TBER is the percentage of bit errors received from a terrestrial repeater, if there is one. Acceptable values for this number may be anywhere from 0% if a repeater is nearby, to 100% if only the satellite signals are available – lower is better. The audio mute threshold for the terrestrial signal is approximately 6% bit error rate.
Position and rotate the antenna for the optimum balance (highest readings) for CN1 and CN2. Note that CN1 measures signal received from the satellite in the Eastern sky, CN2 signal received from the satellite in the Western sky. Obstructions such as trees or tall buildings may interfere with reception of one or more satellite signals and require that the antenna be repositioned.
When complete, press the power button to return the display to its normal operating Mode.
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