XM Satellite Radio XM-RVR-FM User Manual

Warning: This manual contains important safety and operating information. Please read and follow the instructions in this manual.

Failure to do so could result in personal injury or damage to your XMCommander or to your vehicle.

User Manual

XM-RVR-FM-001

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing an XMCommander Satellite Radio FM Modulator and Receiver System. Your XMCommander gives you access to over 100 XM Satellite Radio channels of music, news, and information.*

Your XMCommander must be used with the enclosed connecting devices to ensure maximum performance and safety. Professional installation is highly recommended.

*XM subscription required for reception. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii.

About XM

One big idea can change everything. And XM Satellite Radio is one big idea: Radio to the Power of X

. America’s most popular satellite radio service gives you the power to choose what you want to hear—wherever and whenever you want it. XM offers 70 music channels—more than any other satellite radio service—plus 30 channels of news, talk, sports, and entertainment. That’s 100 basic channels in all, for a low monthly subscription. Additional devices may qualify for a reduced subscription fee through the XM Family Plan.

Exploring the radio dial was never like this. Find the spirit and the passion that made radio fun, now reborn in all-digital sound without endless commercial interruptions. Get to know the richness and range of 100 channels of continuous programming. XM is a sonic frontier where you’ll discover a new kind of radio.

About XMCommander

XMCommander allows you to receive and play XM’s 100 digital channels over your existing vehicle audio system. Integrated seamlessly into your existing vehicle sound system**, the XMCommander provides endless hours of rich radio entertainment— Radio to the Power of X

**Professional installation is highly recommended.

Contents

Section 1

Getting Started: Activating XMCommander . . . . . . . . 2

Section 2

XMCommander

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Section 3

Basic Operations

Turning XMCommander On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Basic Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Select a Channel by Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Save and Recall Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Menu Commands and Settings

FM Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Output Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

TuneSelect

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Direct Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Section 4

Special Features

TuneSelect

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Jump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Section 5

Reference

Taking Care of Your XMCommander . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Important: The serial number for this device is located on the top of the receiver unit. For your own security and convenience, be sure to record this number on the enclosed warranty card.

Getting Started: Activating XMCommander

To quickly begin enjoying XM Satellite Radio, follow these simple steps:

1. Set up your XMCommander using the instructions in the installation guide or with the help of a professional installer.

2. Press the power button to turn the XMCommander on and verify that it is playing Channel 1, the XM Preview Channel.

3. Select Channel 0. The receiver’s eight-character XM Satellite Radio ID number will appear on the display. Write the number here:

4. Activate your XM Satellite Radio service. To subscribe, make sure you have a major credit card and your XM Satellite Radio ID number handy and log onto http://activate.xmradio.com. You can also activate your service by calling 1-800-852-9696. Reduced fees apply for online activation.

Note: You will need to keep your XMCommander on for at least one hour after requesting activation to receive the full channel line-up.

Caution: Failure to properly follow all installation instructions may result in personal injury or damage to your

XMCommander or to your vehicle.

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 to you or to others or in property damage.

Note: Carefully check your XM Radio ID. The letters I, O, S, and F are not used.

section 1

Technical Information

Dimensions

Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 in W x 1.75 in x H .83 in D (115 mm x 45 mm x 21 mm)

Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75 in W x 4.3 in x H 1.25 in D (95 mm x 109 mm x 32 mm)

Weight

Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 oz (75 g)

Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.8 oz (335 g)

Inputs/Outputs

Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 RF SMB Connector

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P13 connector, 12V DC, 500 mA maximum

Audio output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 mm diameter ministereo jack

section 2

Tuning wheel

Power button

Control keys

Number keys

XMCommander

Controls

Figure 1. XMCommander

The XMCommander unit has a power button, two control buttons, tuning wheel, enter button and 10 number keys.

Turns the XMCommander on or off.

The display/menu button toggles between three display options:

1. Channel name, channel number, and artist name

2. Channel name, channel number, and song name

3. Artist name and song title

Switches between DIRECT entry, Preset A, Preset B and Preset C.

Use the tuning wheel to scroll through and select a channel or a menu option. Pressing the center of the tuning wheel acts as an enter function and selects channels or menu options.

Number keys are used to select a channel directly (when in DIRECT entry mode) by entering its number. Select presets (when in Preset A, Preset B, or Preset C mode) by entering the number of the preset.

Enter button

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