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Basic Operations

Select Channel by Category 

(remote control)

On the remote control, press either of the category
keys               to enter category search. 
1. Continue pressing one of the category keys

until a category you are interested in appears.

2. Use the           buttons to display a channel within

the given category.

3. Press         to select a channel.
4. If you do not select a channel, category search will

time out after several seconds.

Save and Recall Functions

You can save the artist name, song title, channel name
and channel number on the current channel for future
reference.
1. Press          to save the information for the current

song. Up to 15 different items can be saved at once,
after which any new information that is saved will
replace the oldest information in memory. 

2. To recall saved information, press and hold        for

2 seconds. “Memory 1” is displayed on the first
line. The channel name and number appear on
the second line. Next, the artist name and song
title are displayed. To advance through your list
of favorites press         on the remote control.

Display Options

The DISP/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

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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 Frequency” mode, the current frequency
and five additional frequencies are displayed. To
select another frequency, rotate tuning wheel
or press up or down          on the remote to
highlight the desired frequency.
Press        . “Set” and the new frequency number
are displayed for 2 seconds.

Output Level

Use this to adjust the XMCommander audio-level 
output if it is too high, causing distortion, or too low
for your car. Most users will NOT need to change this
level from the factory setting. This is not a volume
control. You should set the volume using the audio
system connected to your XMCommander.

Contrast

This control allows you to adjust the contrast of your
display.

TuneSelect

TM

See pg 8.

Direct Tune

This feature changes the functionality of the tuning
wheel so that it automatically selects a channel each
time it is rolled, without having to press tuning wheel   

in. Note: XMCommander does not have a

preview mode when this feature is active.

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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