Garmin GPSMAP 12X3, Owner'S Manual

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Activating a SiriusXM Subscription
1 With the SiriusXM source selected, tune to channel 1.
You should be able to hear the preview channel. If not, check the SiriusXM Connect Tuner and antenna
installation and connections, and try again.
2 Tune to channel 0 to locate the Radio ID.
3 Contact SiriusXM listener care by phone at (866) 635-2349 or go to
siriusxm.com/activatenow to subscribe
in the United States. Contact SiriusXM by phone at (877) 438-9677 or go to siriusxm.ca/activatexm to
subscribe in Canada.
4 Provide the Radio ID.
The activation process usually takes 10 to 15 minutes, but can take up to an hour. For the SiriusXM Connect
Tuner to receive the activation message, it must be turned on and receiving the SiriusXM signal.
5 If the service is not activated within the hour, go to http://care.siriusxm.com/refresh or contact SiriusXM
Listener Care by phone at 1-866-635-2349.
Customizing the Channel Guide
SiriusXM radio channels are grouped in categories. You can select the categories of channels that appear in the
channel guide.
Select an option:
• If the media device is a FUSION-Link capable stereo, select Media > Browse > Channel.
• If the media device is a GXM
™ antenna, select Media > Category.
Saving a SiriusXM Channel to the Presets List
You can save your favorite channels to the presets list.
1 Select Media.
2 Select the channel to save as a preset.
3 Select an option:
• If the media device is a FUSION-Link capable stereo, select Browse > Favorites.
• If the media device is a GXM antenna, select Options > Favorites > Add Current Channel.
Parental Controls
The parental control feature allows you to limit access to any SiriusXM channels, including those with mature
content. When the parental control feature is enabled, you must enter a passcode to tune to the locked
channels. You can also change the 4-digit passcode.
Unlocking SiriusXM Parental Controls
1 From the media screen, select Browse > Parental > Unlock.
2 Enter your passcode.
The default passcode is 0000.
Setting Parental Controls on SiriusXM Radio Channels
Before you can set parental controls, the parental controls must be unlocked.
The parental control feature allows you to limit access to any SiriusXM channels, including those with mature
content. When enabled, the parental control feature requires you to enter a passcode to tune to the locked
channels.
Select Browse > Parental > Lock/Unlock.
A list of channels appears. A checkmark indicates a locked channel.
NOTE: When you view the channels after setting parental controls, the display changes:
•
indicates a locked channel.
• indicates an unlocked channel.
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