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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
Passport 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.
• 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 IDDisplaying 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 Passport Mini-Tuner and Home
Dock. (
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2
Press [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”.
Optimizing the XM signal receptionOptimizing the XM signal reception
The main unit has a signal strength indicator function that
allows you to optimize the XM signal reception.
1
Press [XM].
Ensure the antenna is connected. (
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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 Passport Mini-
Tuner and Home Dock.
Numeric
buttons
XM
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Satellite Radio
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