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XM Satellite Radio Operation
What is XM Satellite Radio?
XM Radio is a satellite radio service with millions of
listeners across the U.S. In Canada, XM Radio was
granted a license by the CRTC on June 16, 2005, to
offer their satellite radio services across the country at
the start of 2006. Broadcasting live daily, XM Radio
offers 160 digital radio channels in the States
broadcasting the most 100% commercial-free music,
news, sports, comedy, talk, entertainment, traffic and
weather reports, in high quality digital sound. XM
radio in Canada is equally building its broadcasting
roaster to include a great variety as well.
XM service subscription sold separately. XM Passport
System required to receive XM service (also sold
separately). Installation costs and other fees and
taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply.
For more detailed information on XM Radio in Canada
please visit the following Internet site:
http://www.xmradio.ca. XM Connect-and-Play is a
trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. © 2006, XM
Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
What is XM Ready?
An audio system labeled “XM Ready” means that the
system with the addition of an XM Passport Antenna
has everyting you need to play XM. Everything else is
built inside.
XM Satellite Radio connections
Connect the XM Digital Antenna to the XM passport
system on the unit.
Activating Your Service
A one-time activation fee is required to establish an
account and activate service with XM Satellite Radio.
Applicable activation changers will be added to your
first bill.
1. Before activating XM service, make sure your XM
equipment is tuned to the XM Preview Channel
(Channel 1).
2. Determine your eight-character XM Satellite Radio
ID number by referencing the label on your XM
Passport System packaging, rear cover, or by
selecting channel 0. The ID number will appear on
the display.
Note:
Carefully check your XM Satellite Radio ID. The letter
I, O, S, and F are not used
3. Activate your XM Satellite Radio service. Make
sure you have a major credit card and your XM
Satellite Radio ID number handy.
To activate via the Internet: visit
http://www.xmradio.ca or access the following page:
https://activate.xmradio.ca/online-
activation/activation.jsp
To activate via phone: Call 1-877-GET-XMSR (1-877-
438-9677).
Selecting the XM Satellite Radio
Press TUNER on the Remote Control until
“ANTENNA” appears in the display window.
XM information
When receiving the XM Satellite Radio containing, you
can see the information in the display window.
Press XM MODE to change XM display mode.
Channel Number
→
Channel Label
→
Song Name/Artist Name
→
Signal Strength
→
Channel Number
→ ...
•
Channel Number :
Display current XM Channel Number
Channel Number shows 3 seconds regardless its
display mode when channel is changed.
When user edits or change preset, it works on
channel number display mode.
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Channel Label
Display name of current channel.
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Song Name & Artist Name
Display song name & artist name as scroll.
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Signal Strength
Signal Strength is showed by 3 bars with antenna
shape.
No Bar: No Signal.
One Bar: Weak Signal
Two Bar: Marginal Signal
Three Bar: Good Signal
Operation
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XM
http://www.xmradio.ca/
If you have any questions or would prefer to
activate by phone, please call us at 1-877-
GET-XMSR (1-877-438-9677).
XM passport system
