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XM
®
Satellite Radio
Introducing XM Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio is the provider of satellite radio with more
than 6 million subscribers. XM offers more than 170 digital
radio channels with music, talk, news, sports, comedy, traffi c
and weather reports.
For more information, visit XM on the Web at www.xmradio.com.
How to Subscribe
XM monthly service subscription sold separately. XM
Connect & Play antenna, or XM Mini-Tuner and Home
Dock (includes home antenna) required to receive XM
service (sold separately). Installation costs and other fees
and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply.
Subscription fee is consumer 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 (1-800-
967-2346). Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement
available at xmradio.com. XM service only available in the
48 contiguous United States. XM Ready is a trademark of
XM Satellite Radio Inc. © 2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All
rights reserved.
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To subscribe, visit XM on the Web at www.xmradio.com or
call XM’s Listener Care at 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-
2346). You should have your Radio ID ready; the Radio ID
can be found by selecting channel 0 on the radio.
The XM name and related logos are registered trademarks
of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
Displaying the XM Satellite Radio ID
Displaying the XM Satellite Radio ID
You can confi rm your XM Satellite Radio ID necessary for
activating XM Satellite Radio as follows.
1
Connect the XM Connect & Play antenna, or XM
Mini-Tuner and Home Dock. (
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page 4)
2
Press [TUNER/BAND] repeatedly to select “XM”.
“ANTENNA” blinks on the display if no XM antenna is
detected.
3
Press [0] to select channel “0” to display the Radio
ID.
“RADIO ID” is indicated in the display briefl y, followed by
an 8-digit alphanumeric ID.
4
Record your XM Satellite Radio ID here for reference:
Note
• To avoid ambiguity, the letters I, O, S and F are not used in the ID.
• There is no sound output when “RADIO ID” is displayed.
XM channel 0 is for “RADIO ID” and channel 1 is for
“PREVIEW”.
Note
You can still listen to the preview channels XM1, XM174 and XM247
without activating the XM services.
Positioning the XM Connect & Play antenna, or XM
Positioning the XM Connect & Play antenna, or XM
Mini-Tuner and Home Dock for optimal reception
Mini-Tuner and Home Dock for optimal reception
The main unit has a signal strength indicator function that
allows you to optimize the XM signal reception.
1
Press [TUNER/BAND] repeatedly to select “XM”.
Ensure the antenna is connected. (
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page 4)
2
Press and hold [DISPLAY] until the XM signal
status is displayed.
Satellite signal
Terrestrial signal
Signal strength:
4 (strong)
3 (good)
2 (marginal)
1 (weak)
0 (no signal)
3
Position the antenna for the best possible satellite
signal reception.
As you position the antenna, the display changes
depending on the signal strength.
If the satellite signal is weak or not available, you can
optimize for the terrestrial signal (where available).
4
Press [DISPLAY] to return to the previous display.
Tips for optimizing reception
• To prevent interference with wireless equipment, place the antenna
away from other equipment that emits radio waves (such as radio
equipment and microwave ovens).
• Place the antenna near a south-facing window with an unobstructed
view of the sky for the best satellite signal reception.
• Refer also to the operating instructions of your XM Connect & Play
antenna,
or XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock.
Numeric
buttons
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