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About XM Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial-
free music, plus the best in sports, news, talk and entertainment.
XM is broadcast in superior digital audio from coast to coast.
From rock to reggae, from classical to hip hop, XM has something
for every music fan. XM’s dedication to playing the richest
selection of music is matched by its passion for live sporting
events, talk radio, up-to-the-minute news, stand-up comedy,
children’s programming, and much more.
For more information, visit XM on the Web at <www.xmradio.ca>.
XM Ready
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is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio
Inc. All rights reserved.
This is an XM Ready
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receiver.
• Before operating, also refer to your XM Mini-Tuner and Mini-
Tuner Home Dock manuals (not supplied).
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Preparation
To listen to XM Satellite Radio, you need the following:
– The XM Mini-Tuner System* (not supplied)—XM Mini-Tuner and
XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock
– Subscription to XM Satellite Radio**.
* To connect the XM Mini-Tuner System with this receiver, see
page 5.
** The following channels are available without subscription:
– Channel 0: This channel is for checking the XM Satellite
Radio ID number.
– Channel 1: This is “XM Preview” channel.
How to subscribe
XM monthly service subscription sold separately. XM Mini-Tuner
and Home Dock (includes home antenna) required to receive XM
service (sold separately). Other fees and taxes, including a one-
time activation fee may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only.
XM service available in the 48 contiguous United States and
Canada. Activate your XM Satellite Radio service online at
<www.xmradio.ca> or call XM’s Listener Care at 1-877-GET-
XMSR (1-877-438-9677).
You will need to have the XM Satellite radio ID number ready. To
check the ID number, follow the procedure below:
How to check the XM Satellite Radio ID number
After connection:
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Press XM on the remote control or turn
SOURCE SELECTOR on the front panel to
select “XM” as the source.
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Tune in to “Channel 0” (see “Tune in to
channels” on page 18) to check your XM
Satellite Radio ID number.
The display alternately shows “RADIO ID” and the 8-digit
(alphanumeric) ID number.
To cancel the ID number display
Select any channel other than “Channel 0.”
Listening to XM Satellite Radio
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Press XM on the remote control or turn
SOURCE SELECTOR on the front panel to
select “XM” as the source.
The last received channel is tuned in.
“XM” appears and then the channel name appears on the
display.
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Tune in to the desired channel.
You can tune in to channels with one of the following methods:
– Channel Search
– Category Search
– Direct Channel Access
For details, see “Tune in to channels” on page 18.
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NOTE
When you have selected “XM” by using SOURCE SELECTOR
on the front panel, the remote control may not work for XM
Satellite Radio operations. To use the remote control for XM
Satellite Radio operations, select “XM” by using XM button on
the remote control.
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