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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, traffic 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 or
XMPassport system 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.
C 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.
You can confirm your XM Satellite Radio ID necessary for activating XM
Satellite Radio as follows.
The main unit has a signal strength indicator function that allows you to
optimize the XM signal reception.
Tips for optimizing reception
≥ To prevent interference with wireless equipment, place the antenna
away from this unit, Panasonic wireless sound system SH-FX80,
Panasonic wireless system SH-FX50/SH-FX60, and 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 or
XMPassport system.
XM display examples
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Radio operations are described mainly with the remote control.
You can alternatively use the corresponding button on the main unit.
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5 (five) or S
6 (six)
8 (eight)
0 (zero) or O
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Displaying the XM Satellite Radio ID
1
Connect the XM Connect & Play or XMPassport system
(
➜ page 7).
2
Press [TUNER/BAND]
§1
to select “XM”.
3
Press [PLAY MODE]
§4
to select “MANUAL”.
Each time you press the button: MANUAL
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4
Press [0] to select “XM 0” (XM channel 0).
“RADIO ID” is indicated in the display briefly, followed by an 8-digit
alphanumeric ID.
≥ The indications are displayed alternately.
5
Note your XM Satellite Radio ID here.
≥ To avoid ambiguity, the letters I, O, S and F are not used in the ID.
≥ To exit, press [6, 5]
§2
to select another channel.
Positioning the XM Connect & Play or
XMPassport system for optimal reception
1
Press [TUNER/BAND]
§1
to select “XM”.
≥ Ensure the antenna is connected (
➜ page 7).
2
Press and hold [FL DISPLAY] until the XM signal status
is displayed.
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 [FL DISPLAY] to return to the previous display.
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3 (good)
2 (marginal)
1 (weak)
0 (no signal)
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