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Portable Satellite Radio Receiver

User Guide

Model TXM1020

KEM-PK17163

Warning: This manual contains important

safety and operating information. Please read,
understand and follow the instructions in this
manual. Failure to do so could result in personal
injury, death, and/or damage to your Tao xm2go
receiver, accessories and/or to your vehicle or
other property.

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Summary of Contents for xm2go TXM1020

Page 1: ... This manual contains important safety and operating information Please read understand and follow the instructions in this manual Failure to do so could result in personal injury death and or damage to your Tao xm2go receiver accessories and or to your vehicle or other property ...

Page 2: ...classified as an intentional transmitter Changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by Tao can void your authority to operate this equipment Important The FCC and FAA have not certified the Tao xm2go Satellite Radio Receiver for use in any aircraft neither portable nor permanent installation Therefore Tao cannot support this type of application or installation This is the safety a...

Page 3: ...e and Play Back 18 Scheduling a Session 19 Making Your Tao xm2go Your Own 21 Adjusting Audio 21 Changing Display Information 22 Make any FM Radio an XM Radio 24 Stock Ticker 25 Info Extras 25 Direct Tune Select Channels Faster Setting Time Features 26 Skipping Channels 27 Returning to Factory Defaults 27 Using Tao xm2go at Home 28 Aiming the Home Antenna 29 Using Tao xm2go in Your Vehicle 30 Audio...

Page 4: ... most current XM programming for listening at another time or where live signal reception may be limited page 18 Program your Tao xm2go to store fresh XM programming at a specific time every day page 19 and personalize it to suit your lifestyle page 21 About Tao Tao is a part of Giant International LTD an international organization leading in the development and production of wireless telecommunic...

Page 5: ...ant traffic and weather channels provide the most comprehensive in depth information on traffic incidents delays and road conditions available on radio These services are available for a low monthly subscription and additional devices may qualify for a reduced subscription fee through the XM Family Plan XM subscription required for reception of XM service Not available in Alaska or Hawaii Satellit...

Page 6: ...cause a malfunction which could damage your Tao xm2go and will void your warranty Controls Before you begin take a moment to familiarize yourself with your Tao xm2go s controls Most basic functions can be accessed using the front panel buttons and the dial More advanced features are accessed using the menu button and the dial Warning If you use your Tao xm2go in a moving vehicle or watercraft keep...

Page 7: ...use lock button Press once to mute audio Live or pause playback My XM press and hold to lock or unlock your Tao xm2go controls IR lens Aim your remote control here Power button Press and hold to turn your Tao xm2go on and off Dial Rotate to highlight a channel or menu option push in to make selection or press and hold for TuneSelect Menu button Customize options and access advanced features Memory...

Page 8: ...ns Preview channels Live preview songs My XM Menu button Customize options and access advanced features XM button Select channel or menu option push and hold to add artist song to your TuneSelect list Pause button Pause My XM playback Mute button Mute live XM Volume buttons Raise or lower volume only when headphones are plugged in Power button Press to turn your Tao xm2go on and off Memory button ...

Page 9: ...nal strength 0 to 3 bars Channel name Additional info Volume playback bars Stock Ticker and Info Extras Clock Channel number Artist name Song or program title Listening mode show current listening mode Live or My XM Alarm indicator Lock indicator Battery level and charging status ...

Page 10: ...nward to slide battery door open Reset button Battery compartment Universal connector Headphone jack Your ear buds or headphones plug in here Antenna jack For use with an external antenna XM radio ID Use this to activate your radio Belt clip lock ...

Page 11: ...me antenna Vehicle antenna Cassette adaptor Flush mount Vent mount Cleaning kit Vehicle cradle Vehicle power adaptor Home power adaptor Audio cable Rechargeable lithium ion battery Swivel mount with extra adhesive pad Belt clip stand Home Stand Your Tao xm2go includes these components ...

Page 12: ...r Tao xm2go and its home stand as shown plug the AC adaptor into an outlet Let the battery charge for at least three hours Important You will need to fully charge your Tao xm2go battery for at least three hours to have sufficient battery power for portable use ...

Page 13: ...o s antenna to another location Make sure the antenna points south either outdoors or through a window If the NO SIGNAL message persists refer to Aiming the home antenna page 29 Please read the TIP below the illustration for optional setup and activation procedure information TIP Establishing a good signal environment in the home setup is highly desirable but this is not the only way you can recei...

Page 14: ...852 XMXM 1 800 852 9696 You will need the XM Radio ID and a major credit card XM will send a signal from the satellites to activate the full channel lineup Activation normally takes 10 to 15 minutes but during peak busy periods you may need to keep your Tao xm2go on for up to an hour to complete the activation process When you can access the full channel lineup on your Tao xm2go you re done Rotate...

Page 15: ...hannel OR 1 Press the pre dir button until the word DIRECT flashes in the display 2 Press the number keys corresponding to a channel number For channel 8 press 8 For channel 130 press 1 then 3 then 0 OR 1 Press the or buttons while in LIVE mode You will see the channels organized by category 2 Rotate the dial to highlight a channel Press the dial in to select that channel ...

Page 16: ...el into that preset For example by pressing and holding the 3 key you can save channel 45 into the A 3 preset Use the 0 key for the tenth preset To Recall a Preset 1 Press the pre dir button until PRESET A PRESET B or PRESET C appears in the display 2 Press the number key corresponding to your desired preset In the example press the 3 key and your Tao xm2go should tune to channel 45 You can use th...

Page 17: ...the TuneSelect option 2 Choose either Select by Song or Select by Artist Select by Song finds a song or program by its title Select by Artist searches using the artist s name 3 When you hear one of your favorite songs or artists press in and hold the side dial Your Tao xm2go will beep and flash Song Selected or Artist Selected on the display This signals that your chosen song title or artist name ...

Page 18: ...in The display reverts to LIVE mode To play back 1 Press the mode button Your Tao xm2go switches from LIVE to My XM and will begin to play back from the beginning or where you last stopped or paused 2 My XM holds up to five hours of programming Press either the or button to skip to the previous or to the next song 3 You can also rotate the dial to view a list of the stored artists and songs Simply...

Page 19: ...e ending time and channel fields The How Often option allows you to activate the session Once Every Day or Off postponing until another time TIP You can use the number buttons to enter the channel number You can also use the up down and XM buttons on the remote to enter time and make selections 5 Set up the second session if you desire The combined time for both sessions should not exceed five hou...

Page 20: ...suring that you re always listening to the freshest programming Important You can only store a session if your Tao xm2go is turned off and plugged into the home stand with the AC adaptor connected and receiving power You must connect the home antenna to receive the XM signal TIP If you set the alarm to turn on your Tao xm2go before a session is scheduled to start that session could be cancelled if...

Page 21: ...he menu button to return to normal operation Or wait for about 15 seconds and your Tao xm2go reverts by itself Adjusting Audio You can ADJUST THE BASS OR TREBLE which affects both the headphones and audio outputs of the home stand and vehicle cradle 1 Press the menu button and use the dial to select Set Audio 2 Select Set Tone 3 Rotate the dial to highlight either bass or treble Press the dial in ...

Page 22: ...he FM transmitter or cassette adaptor and will make the appropriate changes to the settings 3 Rotate the dial to change the audio level Push the dial in to confirm 4 When you re done press the menu button until you return to normal operation Changing Display Information TO DISPLAY DIFFERENT INFORMATION ON THE SCREEN press the display button to cycle through these options Primary display format Sto...

Page 23: ...Display You can change the brightness and contrast set how long the backlight remains on flip the screen between positive black characters on white background or negative white characters on black background modes and set the way the Stock Ticker and Info Extras appear on the screen ...

Page 24: ...ation or the least amount of interference 3 Turn on your Tao xm2go 4 Using the menu button and the dial select Set FM Frequency 5 Rotate the dial to highlight the FM frequency you found in step 2 Press the dial in to select that frequency 6 You should now hear XM programming on your FM radio If the sound isn t clear or you hear noise or static try another FM frequency If you re traveling you may n...

Page 25: ...Stocks and a scrolling ticker across the bottom of the screen This display mode only works when you re listening to LIVE programming TO ERASE some or all of the stock symbols use the menu button and dial to select Stock Ticker then to select Erase Stocks Follow the directions on your Tao xm2go s screen Quotes are provided by ComStock Inc and cover most stocks listed on the NYSE AMEX or NASDAQ Mark...

Page 26: ...is used in your area Your Tao xm2go also has a sleep timer and an alarm You can set the sleep timer to shut off your Tao xm2go automatically after 15 minutes or up to an hour The alarm turns on your Tao xm2go at a certain time you can choose to be alerted by a beep or by XM programming Important If you use your Tao xm2go in your vehicle you can choose whether your ignition key automatically powers...

Page 27: ...2go returns to normal operation TIP You can still tune to any channel by entering the channel number or by pressing a preset Skipping a channel does not remove it from use TIP This should not be used for parental control To completely block access to any XM channel contact XM Listener Care at 1 800 852 XMXM 1 800 852 9696 Returning to Factory Defaults You can return your Tao xm2go to its factory i...

Page 28: ...st plug in the AC adaptor and home antenna Your Tao xm2go s audio output will not work if these are not connected If you attach your Tao xm2go to powered speakers adjust the audio level using the speakers volume control TIP If you hear nothing try adjusting the volume controls located on your Tao xm2go If there does not appear to be power check all connections and make sure all plugs are inserted ...

Page 29: ...atellite or terrestrial 3 The antenna aiming screen remains as long as it s needed to help you position the antenna When you ve found the best position press the menu button to return to normal operation TIP If you experience difficulty obtaining a strong antenna signal based on your particular home setup conditions a home antenna extension cable model XMAC1000 sold separately was designed specifi...

Page 30: ...tenna lines Make sure that you receive the XM signal and that you hear XM programming through your vehicle s audio system You must have your vehicle antenna plugged in to the cradle to receive the signal TIP Your Tao xm2go battery will charge in the vehicle cradle only while the Tao xm2go power source is turned ON Please refer to Other Things You Should Know page 36 for additional information rega...

Page 31: ...should be mounted on the vehicle s metallic roof at least 6 from any window or sunroof It can be placed in the front middle or rear of the roof Avoid crimping twisting or chafing the XM antenna cable Try to use existing holes body grommets and other wiring channels If the vehicle is a hard or soft top convertible you may mount the antenna on the metal trunk lid It should be at least 4 from the rea...

Page 32: ...transmitter mount the XM antenna as close to your vehicle s FM antenna as possible The FM antenna may be a wire or metallic strip embedded in the windshield or rear window TIP Don t install the XM antenna inside your vehicle or on a nonmetallic surface Doing so will likely degrade the signal and you will probably experience more signal interruptions Using Tao xm2go in Your Vehicle ...

Page 33: ...NT Assemble the vent mount as shown Find a horizontal air vent that is strong enough to hold the weight of your Tao xm2go and its cradle Clip the vent mount into the vent SWIVEL MOUNT Find a suitable location the mount uses a strong adhesive and you ll have difficulty repositioning it after installation Do not install this mount on a leather surface Doing so could permanently damage the surface Ma...

Page 34: ... remove the swivel mount first try lifting the adhesive pad with your fingers or a spoon You may warm it with a hair dryer for 2 3 minutes to help soften the adhesive Remove any leftover adhesive from the dash surface by rubbing with your finger or you can use a mild cleaner as recommended by your vehicle s manufacturer Warning Tao xm2go should be placed in your vehicle where it will not interfere...

Page 35: ... from accidentally pressing the buttons Press and hold the mute pause lock button until you see the lock indicator in the display To unlock the controls press and hold the mute pause lock button until the lock indicator disappears TIP The belt clip doubles as a table stand just pull out the back leg TIP You can plug the AC or cigarette lighter adaptor directly into the bottom of your Tao xm2go Sig...

Page 36: ...s paint thinner alcohol or abrasive cleansers Important Battery Information Please Read Your Tao xm2go s battery should be charged before you use the radio The amount of charge is indicated by the battery level meter in your Tao xm2go s display When you re charging the battery you will see When the battery is exhausted you will see When you use your Tao xm2go for the first time charge the battery ...

Page 37: ...ed Contact your local recycler for details Never dispose of batteries in a fire or in water as they may explode To remove the battery follow the steps as shown Use the clear tab to help you pull the battery out TIP Both the home and vehicle power adaptors can be used independently from the home stand and vehicle cradle plugging directly into the power connector at the bottom of your Tao xm2go This...

Page 38: ... SIGNAL Cause The XM signal is being blocked ANTENNA Cause Possible problem with the built in or external XM antenna ANTENNA Cause When using home stand or vehicle cradle home or vehicle antenna is not plugged in OFF AIR Cause The channel is not currently broadcasting LOADING Cause Your Tao xm2go is acquiring audio or program information from the XM signal You should Move your Tao xm2go away from ...

Page 39: ...er No audio when using the home stand that is connected to a stereo system You should Simply wait a few seconds until the update is done To receive that channel contact XM Satellite Radio at 1 800 852 9696 Insert your Tao xm2go into its home stand and plug the AC adaptor into the wall to charge the battery Your Tao xm2go s battery is low see page 12 Contact XM Satellite Radio Your Tao xm2go may no...

Page 40: ...orized to receive that channel as part of your XM subscription and that you have not asked XM Satellite Radio to block that channel Nothing is wrong with your Tao xm2go That information may be in the process of being updated On some sports and news channels there is no title or artist information Make sure that the FM radio and your Tao xm2go are set to the same frequency see page 24 Change to ano...

Page 41: ...g and holding the mute pause lock button until the lock indicator disappears see page 7 If you still have unlocked the controls and they still do not respond reset your Tao xm2go by carefully inserting the tip of a paper clip into the RESET hole under the battery cover You can also reset your Tao xm2go by removing and reinserting the battery Reset your Tao xm2go by following the procedure above Fu...

Page 42: ...H x 2 8 in W x 1 2 in D 114 mm H x 71 mm W x 30 mm D Tao xm2go remote 4 8 in H x 1 9 in W x 1 2 in D 122 mm H x 48 mm W x 30 mm D WEIGHT Tao xm2go receiver 7 2 oz 196 g with battery Tao xm2go remote 2 9 oz 82 g BATTERY Tao xm2go receiver 3 6 V lithium ion Tao xm2go remote 2 AAA cells INPUTS AND OUTPUTS Antenna home stand and vehicle cradle 1 RF SMB connector Antenna Tao xm2go receiver 1 RF SSMB co...

Page 43: ...s and Accessories as defined above unless otherwise provided for below 1 Decorative Accessories and Cases Decorative covers bezels and cases 2 Headsets Ear buds and boom headsets that transmit mono and or stereo sound through a wired connection LENGTH OF COVERAGE A One 1 year from the date of purchase by the first consumer purchaser of the product unless otherwise provided for below 1 Ninety 90 da...

Page 44: ...iquid water rain extreme humidity or heavy perspiration sand dirt or the like extreme heat or food c use of the Products or Accessories for commercial purposes or subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions or d other acts which are not the fault of Giant International Ltd are excluded from coverage Use of Non Tao branded Products and Accessories Defects or damage that resu...

Page 45: ...ccessories or Software is excluded from coverage Who is covered This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser and is not transferable What will Giant International Ltd do During the warranty period Giant International Ltd at its option will at no charge repair replace or refund the purchase price of any Products Accessories or Software We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned ...

Page 46: ...applicable and most importantly e your address and telephone number What Other Limitations Are There Any implied warranties including without limitation the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose shall be limited to the duration of this limited warranty otherwise the repair replacement or refund as provided under this express limited warranty is the exclusive re...

Page 47: ...national USA Ltd The XM name xm2go TuneSelect and related logos are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc Printed on Recycled Paper 2005 Giant International LTD All rights reserved Giant International LTD 3500 Lenox Road Suite 630 Atlanta GA 30326 Phone 1 800 638 5048 ...

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