OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
XM RADIO
P/N 08A15-1E1-000
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Contents
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General information……………………………………...…………..3
Initial Setup……………………………………………………………6
Operation………………………………….…………………………10
Troubleshooting…..…………………………………………………14
Information…………………………………………………………...15
Specifications………………………………………………………..17
Please write the serial number and the XM ID number from the
bottom of the tuner in the space below for your records.
Serial No.: ____________________________________________
XM ID No.: ____________________________________________
How the service works
The XM service is based on two satellites that have fixed positions over the
equator. One satellite for the east coast of the United States and the other for the
west coast. The two satellites continuously broadcast radio signals throughout the
continental United States.
The XM service also uses ground-based antennas that broadcast into areas that
may be obstructed from satellite radio signal. Not all areas that are obstructed
have ground based antennas as a backup signal. XM radio makes every effort to
minimize the areas that do not receive radio signal.
Visit XM Satellite radio at www.xmradio.com or call 1-887-XMRADIO for more
information.
Note: Service activation and antenna is necessary to receive XM Satellite radio transmission
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Locations where satellite signals are received easily
Satellite signals are received best in the areas
where there are no tall buildings, trees or tall
objects that can obstruct the signals.
Satellite radio signals may not be received in areas listed below.
There may be ground-based coverage in some of these areas that will provide
uninterrupted service of satellite radio. The XM radio will not operate only when
there is no signal from both satellite and ground-based antennas.
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Sound in your car
The signal is broadcast in a digital format so that if you do run into a
situation where both the satellite antenna and the ground-based
antenna lose the signal the sound will drop off completely. This
condition would result in no static and may sound as though the unit
were shut off. As soon as the obstruction is cleared or a groundbased signal is re-established the sound will come back on. If you
do experience a loss of signal, check the display module to make
sure it is powered on and check the display for NO SIGNAL. Refer
to page 15 of this manual for a display of messages.
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SOURCE / POWER
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DISP/SETUP
Rotary Knob
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Down
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Initial Setup
Turning power on and off
1. Press the SOURCE POWER button to turn the unit on.
NOTE: The unit can be turned on by pressing any of the buttons of the display module.
2. Press and hold the SOURCE POWER button for 2 seconds or more to turn the
unit off.
NOTE: When turning the unit on and off with the POWER button. Be sure to lower the volume level
of the vehicles radio when turning the unit on and off with the POWER button. This will prevent any
electrical popping noises being transmitted from the unit.
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