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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 100 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

One big idea can change everything. And XM
Satellite Radio is one big idea: Radio to the Power
of X

®

. America’s most popular satellite radio service

gives you the power to choose what you want to
hear—wherever and whenever you want it. XM
offers 70 music channels—more than any other
satellite radio service—plus 30 channels of news,
talk, sports, and entertainment. That’s 100 basic
channels in all, for a low monthly subscription.
Additional devices may qualify for a reduced 
subscription fee through the XM Family Plan.

Exploring the radio dial was never like this. Find the
spirit and the passion that made radio fun, now reborn
in all-digital sound without endless commercial
interruptions. Get to know the richness and range of
100 channels of continuous programming. XM is a
sonic frontier where you’ll discover a new kind of radio.

About XMCommander

XMCommander allows you to receive and play
XM’s 100 digital channels over your existing vehicle
audio system. Integrated seamlessly into your
existing vehicle sound system**, the XMCommander
provides endless hours of rich radio entertainment—
Radio to the Power of X

®

!

**Professional installation is highly recommended.

Contents

Section 1

Getting Started: Activating XMCommander  . . . . . . . . 2

Section 2 

XMCommander

Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Remote Control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Display Screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Section 3 

Basic Operations

Turning XMCommander On and Off  . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Basic Channel Selection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Select a Channel by Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Save and Recall Functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Menu Commands and Settings

FM Frequency  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Output Level  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Contrast  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
TuneSelect

TM

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Direct Tune  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Section 4 

Special Features 

TuneSelect

TM

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Jump  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Scan  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Section 5

Reference

Taking Care of Your XMCommander  . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Important: 

The serial number for this device is located on

the top of the receiver unit. For your own security and

convenience, be sure to record this number on the

enclosed warranty card.

Summary of Contents for XM XMCommander XM-RVR-FM-

Page 1: ...ains 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 User Manual XM RVR FM 001 ...

Page 2: ...o fun now reborn in all digital sound without endless commercial interruptions Get to know the richness and range of 100 channels of continuous programming XM is a sonic frontier where you ll discover a new kind of radio About XMCommander XMCommander allows you to receive and play XM s 100 digital channels over your existing vehicle audio system Integrated seamlessly into your existing vehicle sou...

Page 3: ...ply for online activation Note You will need to keep your XMCommander on for at least one hour after requesting activation to receive the full channel line up Caution Failure to properly follow all installation instructions may result in personal injury or damage to your XMCommander or to your vehicle Warning When using this product it is always important to keep your eyes on the road and your han...

Page 4: ...er and artist name 2 Channel name channel number and song name 3 Artist name and song title Switches between DIRECT entry Preset A Preset B and Preset C Use the tuning wheel to scroll through and select a channel or a menu option Pressing the center of the tuning wheel acts as an enter function and selects channels or menu options Number keys are used to select a channel directly when in DIRECT en...

Page 5: ...annel directly when in DIRECT entry mode by entering its number Select presets when in Preset A Preset B or Preset C mode by entering the number of the preset 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 Memory saves artist name and song title for the currently pl...

Page 6: ...out that channel and the XMCommander settings See figure 3 Your XMCommander display can be customized See page 7 Display Option 1 Display Option 2 Display Option 3 Signal strength indicator zero to three bars Keypad mode DIRECT Preset A Preset B or Preset C Channel name and number Artist name Figure 3 XMCommander display screens ...

Page 7: ...move up or down the preset channels in the current bank Each new channel will be displayed for your preview without leaving your current selection 1 To display a new channel using the up down arrow buttons press buttons 2 To select a channel press If a channel is not selected within 6 seconds the unit reverts to the current selection 3 For a fast tuning through the channel listing hold down the bu...

Page 8: ...l number and artist name 2 Channel name channel number and song name 3 Artist name and song title s e c t i o n 3 7 Menu Commands and Settings Press and hold enters the menu section of XMCommander Here you can change each of the following options using the tuning wheel or on remote and pressing to select the highlighted option Following are the settings that can be changed FM Frequency In FM Frequ...

Page 9: ...n which it operated prior to entering scan mode s e c t i o n 4 8 Special Features TuneSelect New Feature TuneSelect is a new XM feature which allows you to tag up to 15 songs you like and have your XM Radio alert you when any of those songs is playing on a different channel Activating TuneSelect To activate TuneSelect press and hold the ENTER button at anytime during the playing of a particular s...

Page 10: ... does not cover defects malfunctions performance failures or damages to the unit resulting from use in other than its normal and customary manner misuse accident or neglect the use of non conforming parts failure to properly follow the Installation Guide or alterations or repairs not authorized by Terk This warranty is for a replacement Commander only and does not cover any costs of removal of the...

Page 11: ...part of your subscription with XM and that you have not asked XM to block that channel on your XMCommander unit Nothing is wrong with your receiver This is normal on many talk and news channels where there is no song playing Also this information may not be available for some music channels You should The message should disappear as soon as you move out of an obstructed area such as an indoor gara...

Page 12: ...Printed on Recycled Paper 2003 XM Satellite Radio Inc All rights reserved The XM name and related logos are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc Distributed by ...

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