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7.1.8 XM RADIO INFORMATION
Products used for receiving XM Satellite Radio service
Operation check of XM RADIO function
A commercially available "Connect and Play Antenna" can be used with this unit. To activate the XM RADIO service,
it is necessary to receive a broadcast using your "Connect and Play Antenna."
About XM messages
Symptom
Cause
Measures
Check Antenna
An XM antenna is not connected.
Check whether the XM antenna cable is securely connected.
XM ANT ERR
A short-circuit is occurring in the XM antenna or the
surrounding antenna cable.
Make sure that there is nothing unusual with the XM antenna or
XM antenna cable. Turn the power off then back on.
Updating
The radio is being updated with the latest encryption
code.
Wait until the encryption code is updated. Channels 00 and 01
should function normally.
No Signal
The XM signal is too weak at the current location.
Loading
The unit is acquiring audio or program information.
Wait until the unit has received the information.
Off Air
The channel currently selected has stopped
broadcasting.
Select another channel.
CH - - -
The user has selected a channel number that does
not exist or is not subscribed to.
The receiver automatically switches to Channel 001 or a last-
selected channel.
- - - - - - - -
There is no artist name/feature (song/program title),
or channel category is associated with the channel.
No action needed.
Connect an XM antenna supporting
"Connect and Plug" to this unit.
Perform a reception test, using a free-
of-charge channel 001, making this unit
an XM RADIO input source. *1
It is possible that the audio
output is not available with other
input sources. Check with analog
and digital inputs.
It is likely that the XM antenna
is in failure.
Replace the antenna.
This unit may be in failure.
Check the power line (signal
name: XXX). (With the XM
antenna disconnected, the 5-V
power is supplied from this unit.)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Operation OK
No
Yes
If the
reception sensitivity
is not OK, relocate the antenna
by a window facing south,
if possible.
Check the power
and communication lines between
the antenna and this unit. Check if the ID for
the XM antenna is displayed in
"RADIO ID" on the XM
menu.*2
No
No
Play back the
audio signal and check if a
signal is output from the
S connector.
No
Yes
Check the
reception sensitivity
level, using the item "Antenna
Aiming" on the XM menu.
If it is XX% or more, the
sensitivity level is OK.
*1: If other basic channels cannot be received in the user's home, ask the user
if he/she activated the XM RADIO service after purchasing the antenna.
*2: If the ID is displayed, the power supply to and communication with the XM
antenna are considered normal.