XM Satellite Radio Receiver
Instruction Manual
Model R101
Important: This manual contains important safety and operating information. Please read, understand, and follow the instructions in this manual. Failure to do so could result in personal injury, death, and/or damage to your Sportscaster, accessories, and/or to your vehicle or property. 
Please note that the cables and antenna wire that has been supplied with your device are supplied with permanently attached ferrite beads. It is the responsibility of the user to use the cable and antenna wire with the ferrite beads.
TheuseriscautionedthatchangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbyXMSatelliteRadio, Inc. can void the user's authority to operate this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 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.
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:
-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.
Changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by AGTcan void your authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT: The FCC and FAA have not certified the AGT XMSportscaster Satellite Radio Receiver for use in any aircraft (neither portable nor permanent installation). Therefore, AGTcannot support this type of application or installation.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Table of Contents
A Brief History |
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About Advanced Global Technology |
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About XMSatellite Radio |
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Let’s Get Started |
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First, some important reminders |
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Controls |
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Display |
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Remote Control |
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ActivatingYourSportscaster |
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Installation |
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Mounting in the Car |
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Mounting in the Home |
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Using the Portable Battery Kit |
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Listening to XM |
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Tuning Categories and Channels |
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Categories |
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Channels 0 and 1 |
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FAV (Favorite Channels) |
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Storing Favorites |
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Exceptions to Storing Favorites |
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Customizing Your Favorites |
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Move Favorite to Top |
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Deleting Favorites |
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Exiting Favorites Mode |
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PersonalizingYourSportscaster |
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FM Transmitter |
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Frequencies |
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Audio Level |
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Tuning Options |
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Manual Tune |
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Auto Tune |
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Display Options |
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Contrast |
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Brightness |
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Cycle Display |
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Scrolling |
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BackLight Timeout |
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Clock Features |
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Alarm |
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Sleep |
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Auto Shutdown |
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Format |
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Time Zone |
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Daylight Savings |
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Defaults |
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Antenna Aiming |
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OtherThingsYouShouldKnow |
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Troubleshooting |
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Warranty |
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Warranty Information |
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Warranty Service Provided |
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Warranty Service Not Provided |
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What to Do for Warranty Service |
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To Obtain Warranty Service |
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A Brief History
Thank you for purchasing the new AGT Sportscaster Satellite Radio Receiver-smaller, lighter, and more versatile than any receiver available.
•Mount your Sportscaster into cradles that are easily installed in your vehicle or your home. Connect your Sportscaster's power, and antenna connectors and you are ready to enjoy XM Satellite Radio.
•A built-in FM transmitter allows you to hear XM programming on your car FM radio, using an unused frequency on the FM band.
•Available accessory kits make your Sportscaster useable in the home or on the go.
About Advanced Global Technology
Advanced Global Technology (AGT) is a worldwide leader in mobile, home and portable electronics and audio technology. With its exciting line of satellite radio products, AGT offers a broad portfolio of products to answer a wide variety of information and entertainment needs-in the vehicle, home, office, and portable environments.
About XM Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio is the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 6 million subscribers. XM offers more than 160 digital radio channels: 100% commercialfree music channels, ranging from hip hop to opera, rock to bluegrass, big band to reggae; 71 talk radio channels, including news, sports, comedy, and children's programming; and 21 channels of round-the-clock traffic and weather reports. Subscribers pay $12.95 a month for the XM service, which was named Best Radio Service by the music industry's leading magazine Billboard at the 2004 Digital Entertainment Awards. Exclusive programming on XM includes Major League Baseball® games for every team, all season long. You can listen to XM on a variety of satellite radio receivers for the vehicle, home, and portable use. In-dash XM radios are available in more than 120 vehicle models for the 2006 model year. XM is broadcast via satellite from coast to coast, so you can listen to XM continuously as you travel across the country.
* To receive the XM service, you must subscribe to XM. Available in the continental United States and Canada only. Satellite radio reception depends on the ability of the antenna to receive a signal. The signal may not be available in buildings or if obstructed (e.g., by mountains, trees, bridges, etc).
Let's Get Started
First, some important reminders:
We know you're eager to turn on your new Sportscaster and listen to XM, but please take a moment to read through this instruction manual.
Warning: This manual contains important safety and operating information. Please read, understand, and follow the instructions in this manual. Failure to do so could result in personal injury, death, and/or damage to your Sportscaster, accessories, and/or to your vehicle or property. 
Warning: When using this product it is always important to keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. Not doing so could result in injury and/or death to you or to others and/or in property damage.
Caution: Use your Sportscaster only with the enclosed components or approved accessories. Do not modify wires or other connectors in any way; you could cause a malfunction, which could damage your Sportscaster and will void your warranty.
Caution: Refrain from using food or drinks near your Sportscaster. Spilling food or drinks on the unit can damage it. Also, improperly installing the antenna cable can cause leaks, which can damage your Sportscaster and/or your vehicle.
Caution: If you’re not going to operate your vehicle for an extended period of time (e.g. parking garage while on vacation) unplug your Sportscaster receiver from the cigarette lighter adapter.
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Controls
1.Menu - access advanced features and personalized settings
2.Power - turns the Sportscaster on or off
3.Fav (Favorites) - store up to 30 of your favorite channels
4.Up and Down Arrows - change channels, menu options
5.Select - enter, change display mode options
6.Right and Left Arrows - change categories, menu options
Display
1.Signal Strength Indicator - 1 to 3 bars
2.Power Connection Indicator - displayed when connected to external power
3.Battery Indicator - displays battery strength and charging status
4.Alarm Indicator - displayed when alarm clock feature is active
5.Mute - displayed when mute button is pressed from the remote control
6.Auto Off Indicator - displayed when auto shutdown feature is active
7.Sleep Indicator - displayed when sleep mode feature is active
8.Fav (Favorites) - displayed when favorite tuning mode is active
9.Additional Info - channel name, channel number, category name, artist, song title, time and other information.
Remote Control
1.Menu - access advanced features and personalized settings
2.Power - turns the Sportscaster on or off
3.Fav (Favorites) - store up to 30 of your favorite channels
4.Up and Down Arrows - change channels, menu options
5.Select - enter, change display mode options
6.Numbers - enter a channel directly
7.Mute - turns audio off
8.Right and Left Arrows - change categories, menu options
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Activating Your Sportscaster
Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to tune Channel 0, then push the Select button. You should see an 8-character XM Radio ID in the display. (The XM Radio ID is also Printed on the package.) 
Please write the XM Radio ID here:
Note: Carefully check your XM Radio ID. The letters I, O, S, and F are not used.
Activate your XM Satellite Radio service by contacting XM at http://activate.xmradio.com or by calling 1.800.XM.RADIO (1.800.967.2346). You will need your XM Radio ID and a major credit card.
XM will send a signal from the satellites to activate the full channel lineup. Activation normally takes 10 to 15 minutes, but during peak busy periods, you may need to keep your Sportscaster on for up to an hour to complete the activation process. When you can access the full channel lineup on your Sportscaster, you're done!
Warning: When using this product it is always important to keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. Not doing so could result in injury and/or death to you or to others and/or in property damage.
Warning: Failure to do so could result in personal injury, death, and/or damage to your Sportscaster, accessories, and/or to your vehicle or property.
Installation
Mounting in the Car
If using the AMPs mounting holes to fasten the Sportscaster car mount to your console, Bolt or screw the Sportscaster car mount in place and proceed to step 2. AMPs is the standard hole spacing used in most mobile phone mounts.
1.Locate your car mount below the top of the dash in your vehicle to keep the unit within easy reach while driving. A lower location for the receiver in the vehicle will ensure that the installation does not cause interference with other FM radios outside the vehicle. See Illustration (Figure 1) and be sure to locate your car mount within the shaded area.
2.Remove the protective film from the double sided tape on the bottom of your car mount.
3.Push the Sportscaster into the car mount until it locks into place. (Figure 2).
4.Connect the DC Power, antenna and audio connectors (if required) to the appropriate jacks. (Figure 3). Use the cassette adapter if your vehicle’s audio system has a built-in cassette player.
5.For best reception, place the XM antenna on the vehicle’s metallic roof, at least 6” from any window or sunroof. It can be placed in the front, middle, or rear of the roof. (Figure 4).
6.To remove the Sportscaster, push the release tab on the top of the car mount upward and pull the Sportscaster forward.
If the car is a convertible, you may mount the antenna on the metal trunk lid. It should be at least 4” from the rear window. Ensure that the antenna and cable don’t interfere with the opening or closing of the convertible top or the trunk lid.
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Mounting in the Home
1.Push the Sportscaster into the home mount until it locks into place. (Figure 1).
2.Connect the AC Power and antenna to the appropriate jacks. (Figure 2).
3.Connect the audio cable to the appropriate jack. (Figure 3).
4.Place the antenna on a window or an exterior wall so that it points south. (Figure 4).
5.To Remove the Sportscaster, push the release tab on the top of the home mount upward and pull the Sportscaster forward.
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