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User Manual
XM-RVR-FM-001C
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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.
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Welcome Thank you for purchasing an XMCommander Satellite Radio FM Modulator and Receiver System. Your XMCommander gives you access to over 80 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 Contents One big idea can change everything. And XM
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s e c t i o n 1 2 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 he
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s e c t i o n 2 3 XMCommander Controls Figure 1. XMCommander Control keys Power button Enter button Tuning wheel Number keys 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, Pr
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s e c t i o n 2 4 XMCommander Remote Control Figure 2. XMCommander Remote Control. Turns the XMCommander on or off. Highlights different channel/menu options on the screen. The enter button is used in selecting channels and menu options. TM Press and hold to activate TuneSelect feature. Locates channels by various scanning methods. Switches between DIRECT entry, Preset A, Preset B and Preset C. Reverts to channel played prior to current selection. Number keys are used to select a channel directl
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s e c t i o n 2 5 XMCommander Display Screen While tuned to an XM channel, the XMCommander default display contains information about that channel and the XMCommander settings. See figure 3. Your XMCommander display can be customized. See page 7. Figure 3. XMCommander display screens. Signal strength indicator Scan mode Display Options Category search Keypad mode (DIRECT, Preset A, (zero to three bars) indicator Preset B or Preset C) Channel name and number Preset bank indicator Artist name Disp
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s e c t i o n 3 6 Basic Operations Turning XMCommander On and Off Tune to a channel using Tuning Wheel Press to power the unit on or off. When first Tune up and down the channel list by turning the turned on, the receiver will automatically tune in to tuning wheel . the last channel listened to and recall the previous Turn the tuning wheel one increment or settings. decrement to progress through a list of channels. Continue to turn the wheel to scroll through the list Basic C
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s e c t i o n 3 7 Basic Operations Menu Commands and Settings Select Channel by Category (remote control) Press and hold enters the menu section of XMCommander. Here, you can change each of the On the remote control, press either of the category following options using the tuning wheel or on keys to enter category search. remote and pressing to select the highlighted option. 1. Continue pressing one of the category keys Following are the settings that can be cha
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s e c t i o n 4 8 Jump Special Features Pressing on the remote causes the radio to TuneSelect™ — New Feature! revert to the last channel selected immediately TuneSelect is a new XM feature which allows you prior to the current selection. A second press of to “tag” up to 15 songs you like and have your XM returns you to the original channel played Radio alert you when any of those songs is playing prior to initiating the jump process. With this on a different channel. feature, yo
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s e c t i o n 5 9 Reference OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS Taking Care of Your XMCommander LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE (Failure to follow these instructions may result in AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY personal injury or damage to your XMCommander AEXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT. This Warranty is in lieu of all other express or to your vehicle.) warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, • Use
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s e c t i o n 5 10 Troubleshooting Your XMCommander is designed and built to provide you with trouble-free performance without the need for service. If it does not appear to be functioning correctly, please make sure all connectors are properly attached and follow these troubleshooting steps: If you see this on the display: You should: NO SIGNAL The message should disappear as soon as you move out of an obstructed area such as an indoor garage. If the problem Cause: The XM signal is being blocke
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