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RQT8979
XM
®
Satellite Radio
• Refer also to the operating instructions of your XM Connect & Play antenna, or XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock.
Introducing XM Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio is the provider of satellite radio with more than 6 million subscribers. XM offers more
than 170 digital radio channels with music, talk, news, sports, comedy, traffic and weather reports. For
more information, visit XM on the Web at www.xmradio.com.
How to Subscribe
XM monthly service subscription sold separately. XM Connect & Play antenna, or XM Mini-Tuner and
Home Dock (includes home antenna) required to receive XM service (sold separately). Installation costs
and other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply. Subscription fee is consumer
only. All fees and programming subject to change. Channels with frequent explicit language are
indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO
(1-800-967-2346). Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM service
only available in the 48 contiguous United States. XM Ready is a trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
©2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
To subscribe, visit XM on the Web at www.xmradio.com or call XM’s Listener Care at 1-800-XMRADIO
(1-800-967-2346). You should have your Radio ID ready; the Radio ID can be found by selecting
channel 0 on the radio.
Displaying the XM Satellite Radio ID
Positioning the antenna for optimal reception
You can confirm your XM Satellite Radio ID necessary for
activating XM Satellite Radio as follows.
The unit has a signal strength indicator that allows you to
optimize the XM signal reception.
(Using the remote control)
1 Connect the XM Connect & Play antenna, or
XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock. (
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2 Press
to use the radio tuner.
3 Press and hold
for 2 seconds to select
“
TUNER XM
”.
4 Press
5 Press
3 times to select XM channel 0.
6 Write down your XM Satellite Radio ID below.
ID:
• To avoid ambiguity, the letters I, O, S, and F are not used in the
ID.
• Place the antenna near a south-facing window with an
unobstructed view of the sky for the best satellite signal reception.
• To prevent interference with wireless equipment, place the antenna away
from this unit, Panasonic wireless sound system SH-FX80, Panasonic
wireless system SH-FX50/SH-FX60, and other equipment that emits radio
waves (such as radio equipment and microwave ovens).
(Using the remote control)
1 Press [TUNER, –BAND] to use the radio tuner.
2 Press and hold [TUNER, –BAND] for about 2
seconds to select “
TUNER XM
”.
3 Press and hold
for 2 seconds.
Satellite and terrestrial signal levels (strength) are displayed.
4 Position the antenna for the best possible signal reception.
When you move the antenna for the best reception, the signal
strength on the display changes.
• Position the antenna in a place where either satellite signal
reception or terrestrial signal reception is strong.
• If the satellite signal is weak or not available, you can
optimize the terrestrial signal reception (where available).
5 Press and hold
for about 2 seconds
to return to the previous display.
• You can also return the display to the original by performing
other operations.
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VCR
CD
TUNER
BAND
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VOLUME
DISC
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY
DRIVE SELECT
CM SKIP
ENTER
SUB MENU
RETURN
SUBWOOFER
TV
XM DISPLAY
ENTER
DIRECT
TUNING
XM CAT
XM CH
SPEAKERS
W
-MENU/-SETUP ENTER
INPUT SELECTOR
VOLUME
BI-AMP
SURROUND
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
AUTO DETECTOR -MULTI ROOM
TUNE
AUX
ADVANCED DUAL AMP
POWER
WIRELESS READY
AUTO SPEAKER SETUP
SETUP MIC
HDMI
MULTI ROOM
RETURN
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
ENTER
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MENU/
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SETUP
AUTO DETECTOR
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MULTI ROOM
RETURN
TUNE
SETUP MIC
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AUX
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AUDIO
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INPUT SELECTOR
TUNE
TUNER
BAND
TUNER
BAND
FM
AM
XM
DISC
DIRECT
TUNING
0
XM DISPLAY
Satellite signal
Terrestrial signal
Signal strength:
4
(strong)
3
(good)
2
(marginal)
1
(weak)
0
(no signal)
XM DISPLAY
