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Magnum Dynalab MD 606T 

XM Satellite Radio

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

 

Summary of Contents for MD 606T

Page 1: ...Magnum Dynalab MD 606T XM Satellite Radio INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...MD 606T REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES 8 XM ANTENNA PLACEMENT 9 LCD DISPLAY FEATURES 10 TUNER CONFIGURATION OPERATION 11 XM Satellite Radio Activation 11 Tuning XM Channels 11 Programming Recalling XM Preset Channels 11 RS232 PROTOCOL 12 RS 232 Commands Syntax 13 ERROR MESSAGES 14 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 SPECIFICATIONS 16 LIMITED WARRANTY 17 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 18 ...

Page 3: ...in Canada or by calling XM s Listener Care at 1 800 XM RADIO 1 800 967 2346 Customers should have their Radio ID ready the Radio ID can be found by selecting channel 0 on the MD 606T A Warning Against Reverse Engineering Technology It is prohibited to copy decompile disassemble reverse engineer or manipulate any technology incorporated in receivers compatible with the XM Satellite Radio system Fur...

Page 4: ...ategories and Channels with an option to load up to 20 preset stations The easy to read blue backlit LCD front panel display shows XM metadata for channel category artist and track along with satellite signal strength This special LCD screen has been selected for its long life and the mellow mood lighting it bestows during listening sessions The rear panel features an XM antenna terminal plus IR a...

Page 5: ... buttons ensuring responsive sensitivity External IR remote with complete functionality Future upgrade possibilities The digital satellite receiver has been designed in such a way to be replaceable according to any changes to the way in which satellite radio technology evolves over time ...

Page 6: ...h to tune the previous channel down the station list and press Ch to tune the next channel up the station list 4 Menu Button Used to determine Radio ID NOTE If the Menu Button is pressed press 1 on the handheld remote to determine Radio ID press 2 on the handheld remote to return to regular operation 5 Select Button Press to select a channel previewed with the Cat Buttons 6 IR Sensor Positioned on...

Page 7: ...via a coaxial cable 4 OPTICAL OUT Digital output of a S PDIF signal to external DAC via a TOSlink optical cable 5 AC Power Standard IEC 3 conductor line cord receptacle 6 XM Antenna One mini pin SMB connector connects to the included XM indoor antenna 7 Unbalanced Single ended analog outputs Two RCA type jacks output L R channels line level audio from the MD 606T for connection to a stereo preamp ...

Page 8: ...s or press and hold one of the Numeric buttons to store the currently tuned channel to a preset location Select D for direct tuning with a three digit entry of the Numeric Buttons followed by a press of the Select Button A B and D status is displayed in the lower left corner of the Display Up to 20 Preset stations are programmable 10 in bank A 10 in bank B 4 Power On Off Switch Press to turn MD 60...

Page 9: ...g the currently selected channel To select the previewed channel press the SEL Button XM ANTENNA PLACEMENT Figure 4 XM Antenna XM Antenna Instructions 1 Use the included XM antenna Connect to the XM Antenna Terminal prior to powering up the MD 606T 2 Adjust the XM antenna s position for signal strength Typically the antenna should be mounted with an unobstructed southeast facing view Some directio...

Page 10: ...he currently selected channel has been programmed as a Preset its location A1 represents the Preset 1 in bank A is shown 4 Preset Status Indicator A and B indicate Preset Banks A and B D indicates Direct Tune Mode 5 Category Genre Displays the genre or type of music or program classical jazz rock comedy talk traffic etc for the currently selected channel Channels can be selected by genre rock chan...

Page 11: ...ory 2 Press the CH Buttons to change XM Channels As channels are selected the Channel Number and Name will be displayed on the LCD screen 3 Press the Browse Buttons to preview XM Channels on the LCD screen Press the Select button to tune to the previewed Channel Programming Recalling XM Preset Channels 1 Tune to the desired XM channel as described in Tuning XM Channels above 2 Press the Preset But...

Page 12: ... 2 Rx receive pin 3 Ground pin 5 Communication settings are 9600 baud 8 bits no parity no handshake Figure 6 RS 232 Port Pin Out Baud Rate Parity Data Bits Stop Bits Flow Control 9600 None 8 bits None Each command must be terminated with a carriage return cr If an invalid command is sent the MD 606T will respond with ERR If a valid command is sent the MD 606T will respond with information Every re...

Page 13: ...D cr Reply is example SID045 Identifies permanent XM Station ID for currently selected station Direct Select XM Channel by SID Station ID SIDxxx cr xxx SID valid range 001 247 Tune XM Channels by permanent SID Channel numbers may change SID does not Eliminates re programming of channel numbers Turn on XM Channel Monitoring MON1 cr Reply is example CH 045 XM Cafe Rock Louque Cry Cry cr Allows displ...

Page 14: ...rm that antenna has not moved or is being obstructed from line of sight to satellite LOADING Audio and or text information are being loaded for selected channel Wait until program information has been received OFF AIR Selected channel is not currently broadcasting Tune to another channel or CHANNNEL Channel SID is no longer available Tuner will switch automatically to Channel 1 or to the previous ...

Page 15: ...eset Channels Audio No Audio From Tuner Is tuner ON Is tuner line audio out connected to appropriate source input on Controller or Preamp Is a proper channel tuned RS 232 Control MD 606T does not Respond to RS 232 Commands from control device Is control device ON Is MD 606T ON Is control device connected with a DB9 Serial cable NOT NULL Is control device properly configured to send receive Are ASC...

Page 16: ...its No Parity No HandshakeNexLink Audio Specifications Signal to noise ratio 90dB Audio frequency response 1 dB 20Hz 20KHz Line audio output RCA 1 5V Balanced line out 3 0V between pin 2 and 3 of XLR Line power Must be specified 110 220 230 240 VAC Power consumption Typ Max 50w 100w Tube Specifications Total harmonic distortion 5 Tubes position 1 and 2 MD Standard 6922 ...

Page 17: ...ng the unit to the appropriate service depot The foregoing is in lieu of any other warranties expressed implied or statutory and the manufacturer neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other obligation or liability in the connection with the sale of this product This warranty is not transferable except by written authorization from the manufacturer In order to qualify under...

Page 18: ...into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the...

Page 19: ...r to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the equipment To completely disconnect this eq...

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