Welcome
Thank you for purchasing an XMCommander Satellite Radio FM Modulator and Receiver System. Your XMCommander gives you access to over 80 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 The number one Satellite Radio Service
in the universe gives you the power to choose what you want to hear on – talk, sports, and entertainment. That’s 80 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
About XMCommander
XMCommander allows you to receive and play XM’s 80 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.
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.
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 TuneSelectTM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Direct Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Section 4 Special Features
TuneSelectTM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Jump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Section 5
Reference
Taking Care of Your XMCommander . . . . . . . . 9
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
